| 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 | $217.41 | 8.636% | $236.1855 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.99 | 4.775% | $240.972 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.85 | 6.687% | $211.0802 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.42 | 11.671% | $217.1108 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.30 | 3.163% | $21.9737 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.98 | 7.793% | $44.1736 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.64 | 5.268% | $62.7818 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.59 | $1,034.2776 | $1,034.27 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.40 | |