| 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 | $212.29 | 7.580% | $228.3816 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.82 | 5.572% | $234.1798 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.79 | 12.584% | $160.7587 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.55 | 6.432% | $133.6254 | $133.63 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.96 | 3.727% | $250.9778 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.27 | 9.231% | $189.2646 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.94 | 9.614% | $155.5861 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.62 | $1,352.7740 | $1,352.78 | $1,352.85 | $1,352.90 | |