| 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 | $221.31 | 3.864% | $229.8614 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.57 | 8.269% | $148.9457 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.98 | 7.186% | $260.4405 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.88 | 9.102% | $260.6229 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.63 | 12.605% | $11.9699 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.54 | 5.861% | $74.6743 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.59 | 5.441% | $181.9806 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.50 | $1,168.4953 | $1,168.49 | $1,168.45 | $1,168.50 | |