| 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 | $233.48 | 4.700% | $244.4536 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.37 | 10.638% | $199.5578 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.72 | 6.370% | $209.2511 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.41 | 11.248% | $13.8059 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.26 | 8.136% | $208.9836 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.51 | 3.224% | $228.6515 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.72 | 12.440% | $218.9432 | $218.94 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.47 | $1,323.6467 | $1,323.64 | $1,323.65 | $1,323.80 | |