| 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 | $222.25 | 6.225% | $236.0851 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.59 | 4.618% | $179.514 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.69 | 3.622% | $62.8882 | $62.89 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.83 | 9.596% | $208.0461 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.56 | 7.828% | $225.9644 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.30 | 8.346% | $157.4267 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.55 | 11.450% | $241.345 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.77 | $1,311.2695 | $1,311.28 | $1,311.30 | $1,311.20 | |