| 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 | $217.64 | 5.377% | $229.3425 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.58 | 5.873% | $193.3029 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.67 | 3.679% | $241.2299 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.31 | 13.760% | $173.2679 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.77 | 7.721% | $33.1458 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.65 | 5.430% | $148.2873 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.63 | 12.667% | $240.6905 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.25 | $1,259.2668 | $1,259.27 | $1,259.30 | $1,259.20 | |