| 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 | $220.64 | 5.232% | $232.1839 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.33 | 6.222% | $139.5014 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.47 | 10.308% | $129.5788 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.78 | 9.435% | $154.0626 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.50 | 4.429% | $152.9885 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.60 | 13.574% | $280.0735 | $280.07 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.90 | 11.555% | $220.7673 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.22 | $1,309.1560 | $1,309.15 | $1,309.15 | $1,309.30 | |