| 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 | $217.34 | 3.840% | $225.6859 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.53 | 6.465% | $61.2493 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.66 | 9.365% | $12.752 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.29 | 12.364% | $172.2428 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.34 | 8.782% | $227.7242 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.42 | 9.484% | $147.1684 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.45 | 5.432% | $182.8718 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.03 | $1,029.6944 | $1,029.69 | $1,029.65 | $1,029.70 | |