| 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 | $214.90 | 11.625% | $239.8821 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.61 | 11.786% | $157.1823 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.85 | 12.671% | $80.9541 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.32 | 9.120% | $230.5924 | $230.59 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.70 | 3.181% | $51.281 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.45 | 13.705% | $217.6882 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.92 | 4.149% | $194.6753 | $194.68 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.75 | $1,172.2554 | $1,172.25 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.40 | |