| 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 | $215.79 | 6.300% | $229.3848 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.60 | 7.653% | $154.5897 | $154.59 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.53 | 4.200% | $19.3083 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.87 | 7.436% | $69.6937 | $69.69 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.25 | 11.784% | $161.2484 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.48 | 11.153% | $277.3045 | $277.30 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.94 | 13.430% | $37.3638 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.46 | $948.8932 | $948.88 | $948.90 | $948.90 | |