| 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 | $209.60 | 3.714% | $217.3845 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.33 | 4.632% | $22.318 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.75 | 7.801% | $159.276 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.92 | 7.660% | $9.6033 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.39 | 11.393% | $202.0558 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.87 | 10.161% | $143.0661 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.45 | 4.829% | $239.4819 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.31 | $993.1856 | $993.19 | $993.20 | $993.30 | |