| 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 | $221.41 | 4.312% | $230.9572 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.28 | 8.714% | $40.5286 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.71 | 9.757% | $177.488 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.91 | 8.402% | $43.2632 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.69 | 10.768% | $18.4872 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.49 | 5.130% | $107.7477 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.57 | 11.142% | $38.4218 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.06 | $656.8937 | $656.90 | $656.90 | $656.90 | |