| 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 | $219.38 | 4.312% | $228.8397 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.92 | 12.683% | $247.8125 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.57 | 12.220% | $158.8699 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.25 | 10.823% | $81.1778 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 11.620% | $86.5836 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.64 | 11.228% | $185.3503 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.51 | 11.772% | $256.5279 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.84 | $1,245.1617 | $1,245.16 | $1,245.20 | $1,245.20 | |