| 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 | $212.74 | 7.286% | $228.2402 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.94 | 6.672% | $106.608 | $106.61 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.50 | 12.686% | $242.8383 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.59 | 12.315% | $23.1257 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.98 | 4.220% | $237.6008 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.31 | 3.326% | $27.1851 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.25 | 10.648% | $103.1793 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.31 | $968.7774 | $968.79 | $968.85 | $968.70 | |