| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $222.97 | 3.769% | $231.3737 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.60 | 3.206% | $8.8757 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.72 | 4.658% | $207.9764 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.59 | 8.265% | $46.1101 | $46.11 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.69 | 6.489% | $177.5065 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.82 | 11.243% | $144.4157 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.39 | 8.707% | $256.9725 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.78 | $1,073.2306 | $1,073.24 | $1,073.20 | $1,073.30 | |