| 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 | $209.31 | 9.214% | $228.5958 | $228.60 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.25 | 5.244% | $259.1634 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.25 | 9.327% | $21.0454 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.63 | 12.140% | $82.5687 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.77 | 8.471% | $254.6574 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.29 | 6.449% | $118.4671 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.37 | 12.502% | $225.4203 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.87 | $1,189.9181 | $1,189.93 | $1,189.85 | $1,190.00 | |