| 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 | $221.84 | 3.873% | $230.4319 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.27 | 7.108% | $174.8752 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.47 | 3.328% | $170.9768 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.43 | 6.435% | $95.1848 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.64 | 10.700% | $114.7295 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.66 | 9.818% | $229.1462 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.67 | 11.342% | $264.6265 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.98 | $1,279.9709 | $1,279.98 | $1,280.10 | $1,279.90 | |