| 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 | $219.69 | 6.235% | $233.3877 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.99 | 9.650% | $212.71 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.60 | 12.222% | $97.1843 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.76 | 6.746% | $116.0969 | $116.10 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.29 | 7.472% | $48.6741 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.45 | 4.809% | $17.2411 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.73 | 11.549% | $222.7968 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.51 | $948.0909 | $948.09 | $948.10 | $948.10 | |