| 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 | $222.51 | 4.193% | $231.8398 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.31 | 5.415% | $228.0232 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.53 | 12.384% | $271.4411 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.99 | 9.360% | $248.2363 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.34 | 5.555% | $258.9686 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.86 | 5.794% | $125.7467 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.92 | 3.174% | $229.9955 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,494.46 | $1,594.2512 | $1,594.26 | $1,594.25 | $1,594.10 | |