| 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 | $231.88 | 5.394% | $244.3876 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.85 | 9.135% | $179.909 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.72 | 13.604% | $30.355 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.35 | 3.638% | $227.33 | $227.33 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.28 | 3.713% | $238.8303 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.37 | 6.476% | $177.1441 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.98 | 8.130% | $10.7914 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.43 | $1,108.7474 | $1,108.75 | $1,108.80 | $1,108.70 | |