| 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 | $220.46 | 3.502% | $228.1805 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.74 | 12.807% | $244.4979 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.41 | 12.421% | $24.0693 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.76 | 4.873% | $50.0873 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.81 | 6.206% | $185.6587 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.39 | 12.316% | $170.0352 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.41 | 3.623% | $182.8013 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.98 | $1,085.3302 | $1,085.34 | $1,085.35 | $1,085.40 | |