| 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 | $217.73 | 4.478% | $227.4799 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.94 | 12.178% | $163.7126 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.69 | 4.466% | $62.3558 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.84 | 11.116% | $179.8301 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.69 | 8.839% | $251.0807 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.29 | 13.373% | $10.5324 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.56 | 10.807% | $95.9145 | $95.91 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.74 | $990.9060 | $990.90 | $990.95 | $990.90 | |