| 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 | $216.35 | 6.237% | $229.8437 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 10.289% | $91.9038 | $91.90 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.50 | 9.675% | $134.3519 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.50 | 9.397% | $169.0184 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.35 | 8.794% | $253.8708 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.81 | 3.785% | $58.9603 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 5.747% | $248.368 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.71 | $1,186.3169 | $1,186.31 | $1,186.25 | $1,186.40 | |