| 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 | $226.29 | 3.335% | $233.8368 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.60 | 13.810% | $21.1687 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.97 | 11.139% | $28.8628 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.33 | 5.486% | $170.1806 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.98 | 12.677% | $211.8102 | $211.81 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.43 | 9.408% | $190.8404 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.50 | 7.215% | $252.4913 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.10 | $1,109.1908 | $1,109.19 | $1,109.20 | $1,109.20 | |