| 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 | $219.95 | 5.214% | $231.4182 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.48 | 12.661% | $243.8885 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.44 | 4.428% | $257.3524 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.38 | 4.567% | $224.1707 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.99 | 6.769% | $29.8846 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.36 | 8.106% | $224.1686 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.41 | 3.506% | $190.8754 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,317.01 | $1,401.7584 | $1,401.76 | $1,401.75 | $1,401.90 | |