| 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 | $217.66 | 3.325% | $224.8972 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 10.382% | $260.9872 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.30 | 4.486% | $233.3172 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.75 | 8.117% | $119.7396 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.79 | 7.826% | $79.5648 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.38 | 4.638% | $19.2325 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.67 | 8.657% | $231.0808 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.99 | $1,168.8193 | $1,168.82 | $1,168.85 | $1,168.80 | |