| 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 | $221.41 | 3.550% | $229.2701 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.84 | 9.664% | $56.8498 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.97 | 6.773% | $217.7849 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.44 | 10.765% | $128.9748 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.82 | 12.136% | $25.5894 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.32 | 11.613% | $32.7249 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.33 | 6.638% | $248.8184 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.13 | $940.0123 | $940.00 | $939.95 | $940.00 | |