| 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 | $211.30 | 7.208% | $226.5305 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.59 | 4.685% | $43.5385 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.36 | 13.690% | $235.7476 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.62 | 10.706% | $143.4971 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.97 | 5.179% | $86.2152 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.72 | 13.535% | $222.2107 | $222.21 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.75 | 4.719% | $189.2796 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.31 | $1,147.0192 | $1,147.03 | $1,147.05 | $1,146.90 | |