| 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 | $209.27 | 10.465% | $231.1701 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.36 | 3.682% | $200.4795 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.43 | 11.528% | $238.0342 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.45 | 12.596% | $91.7094 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.39 | 8.314% | $54.5794 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.50 | 6.790% | $163.9227 | $163.92 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.46 | 11.445% | $149.8489 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.86 | $1,129.7442 | $1,129.74 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.70 | |