| 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 | $216.50 | 3.334% | $223.7181 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.72 | 5.405% | $143.0557 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.62 | 13.654% | $134.8164 | $134.82 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.31 | 8.135% | $85.7619 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.46 | 10.480% | $134.189 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.49 | 8.618% | $39.6347 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.39 | 9.362% | $265.0826 | $265.08 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.49 | $1,026.2584 | $1,026.26 | $1,026.25 | $1,026.30 | |