| 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 | $217.83 | 4.799% | $228.2837 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.70 | 11.600% | $208.3572 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.57 | 9.615% | $108.0475 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.84 | 8.540% | $42.1569 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.72 | 6.187% | $114.3846 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.94 | 9.743% | $230.3945 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.94 | 8.699% | $216.2458 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.54 | $1,147.8702 | $1,147.87 | $1,147.90 | $1,147.90 | |