| 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 | $223.84 | 6.400% | $238.1658 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.87 | 10.857% | $223.787 | $223.79 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.45 | 8.763% | $104.9019 | $104.90 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.39 | 6.390% | $65.3128 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.80 | 13.297% | $59.8208 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.99 | 9.454% | $232.0315 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.69 | 11.662% | $214.0449 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.03 | $1,138.0647 | $1,138.06 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.00 | |