| 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 | $219.31 | 4.730% | $229.6834 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.68 | 9.833% | $79.8266 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.91 | 9.375% | $219.7453 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.60 | 5.704% | $157.0761 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.93 | 10.483% | $134.7119 | $134.71 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.46 | 9.319% | $150.2699 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.79 | 12.476% | $234.8386 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.68 | $1,206.1518 | $1,206.16 | $1,206.20 | $1,206.10 | |