| 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 | $220.86 | 3.846% | $229.3543 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.33 | 13.160% | $195.0086 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.80 | 12.377% | $216.6629 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.68 | 9.677% | $10.6167 | $10.62 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.30 | 10.472% | $173.7725 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.69 | 13.281% | $257.9295 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.31 | 5.578% | $177.6983 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.97 | $1,261.0428 | $1,261.04 | $1,261.00 | $1,261.10 | |