| 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 | $220.84 | 3.433% | $228.4214 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.69 | 7.740% | $36.2976 | $36.30 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.38 | 12.349% | $253.2122 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.36 | 9.222% | $224.2983 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.50 | 3.784% | $144.7787 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.61 | 7.512% | $47.9611 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.82 | 11.640% | $247.6398 | $247.64 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.20 | $1,182.6091 | $1,182.61 | $1,182.60 | $1,182.60 | |