| 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 | $217.73 | 4.850% | $228.2899 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.95 | 9.137% | $235.6814 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.61 | 9.804% | $198.317 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.99 | 12.637% | $47.2963 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.51 | 11.732% | $83.2515 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.42 | 3.587% | $114.3808 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.51 | 5.821% | $260.8593 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.72 | $1,168.0762 | $1,168.08 | $1,168.10 | $1,168.20 | |