| 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 | $218.87 | 4.376% | $228.4478 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.70 | 12.499% | $117.7865 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.83 | 8.180% | $56.0697 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.39 | 7.350% | $173.2522 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.51 | 13.352% | $160.4044 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.86 | 11.152% | $55.4204 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.99 | 12.859% | $83.5044 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.15 | $874.8854 | $874.88 | $874.85 | $874.90 | |