| 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 | $212.27 | 8.275% | $229.8353 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.36 | 11.198% | $168.3093 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.93 | 11.315% | $220.3258 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.85 | 8.537% | $112.7157 | $112.72 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.51 | 12.413% | $206.2891 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.25 | 6.660% | $138.9247 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.30 | 10.453% | $140.6067 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.47 | $1,217.0066 | $1,217.02 | $1,217.00 | $1,216.90 | |