| 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 | $219.86 | 5.238% | $231.3763 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.28 | 7.778% | $189.9911 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 13.693% | $39.1786 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.46 | 11.433% | $130.8892 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.58 | 13.727% | $124.622 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.78 | 10.291% | $50.4912 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.83 | 5.517% | $262.558 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.25 | $1,029.1064 | $1,029.11 | $1,029.15 | $1,029.20 | |