| 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 | $221.74 | 4.236% | $231.1329 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.80 | 5.559% | $170.7945 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.36 | 9.750% | $92.5851 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.50 | 6.710% | $239.564 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.82 | 11.171% | $182.1203 | $182.12 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.40 | 4.510% | $28.6357 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.66 | 3.213% | $120.4083 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.28 | $1,065.2408 | $1,065.24 | $1,065.25 | $1,065.20 | |