| 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 | $214.95 | 5.268% | $226.2736 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.67 | 7.555% | $31.9116 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.97 | 12.395% | $230.376 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.95 | 13.124% | $40.6681 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.63 | 9.715% | $114.7948 | $114.79 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.71 | 9.476% | $263.5197 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.72 | 13.460% | $230.0061 | $230.01 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.60 | $1,137.5499 | $1,137.55 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.60 | |