| 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 | $211.45 | 9.425% | $231.3792 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.52 | 6.790% | $204.5242 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.58 | 5.280% | $241.7018 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.68 | 9.205% | $256.2823 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.77 | 5.603% | $32.494 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.51 | 12.835% | $46.8378 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.91 | 9.174% | $176.7636 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.42 | $1,189.9829 | $1,189.97 | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | |