| 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 | $212.83 | 3.550% | $220.3855 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.79 | 4.341% | $238.7218 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.49 | 10.190% | $173.5382 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.97 | 12.270% | $116.7271 | $116.73 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.84 | 10.695% | $199.0739 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.86 | 10.406% | $34.0713 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.83 | 5.548% | $14.5973 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.61 | $997.1151 | $997.12 | $997.10 | $997.10 | |