| 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 | $210.30 | 5.774% | $222.4427 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 11.402% | $8.8899 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.46 | 7.573% | $228.5496 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.84 | 12.740% | $194.8598 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.99 | 8.340% | $240.504 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.85 | 6.809% | $214.5259 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.84 | 11.872% | $99.3871 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.26 | $1,209.1590 | $1,209.16 | $1,209.20 | $1,209.10 | |