| 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 | $204.76 | 11.784% | $228.8889 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.72 | 7.593% | $231.0237 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.37 | 13.837% | $239.4789 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.25 | 4.688% | $187.6532 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.89 | 7.192% | $212.1222 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.79 | 5.485% | $19.8206 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.61 | 12.424% | $264.8822 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.39 | $1,383.8697 | $1,383.86 | $1,383.85 | $1,383.90 | |