| 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 | $215.71 | 6.247% | $229.1854 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.37 | 8.199% | $149.715 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.35 | 4.605% | $226.3129 | $226.31 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 4.388% | $38.0912 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.49 | 7.407% | $33.8225 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.59 | 3.800% | $248.6944 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.74 | 11.717% | $235.4324 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.74 | $1,161.2538 | $1,161.25 | $1,161.25 | $1,161.20 | |