| 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 | $216.51 | 5.467% | $228.3466 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.52 | 3.194% | $180.0942 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.71 | 7.763% | $96.6742 | $96.67 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.85 | 6.859% | $221.0378 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.35 | 9.670% | $176.9525 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.67 | 10.493% | $176.4242 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.34 | 12.571% | $159.1079 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.95 | $1,238.6374 | $1,238.63 | $1,238.60 | $1,238.60 | |