| 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 | $208.70 | 5.832% | $220.8714 | $220.87 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.60 | 11.324% | $42.9711 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.84 | 6.225% | $37.0088 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.82 | 6.826% | $188.8897 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.57 | 10.848% | $8.3912 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.55 | 13.314% | $150.1977 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.44 | 4.186% | $235.9188 | $235.92 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.52 | $884.2487 | $884.25 | $884.20 | $884.30 | |