| 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 | $214.55 | 3.489% | $222.0356 | $222.04 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.71 | 12.474% | $275.2351 | $275.24 | $275.25 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.43 | 3.401% | $186.5664 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.83 | 4.374% | $165.7772 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.60 | 13.154% | $262.0647 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.96 | 12.282% | $281.7829 | $281.78 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.41 | 4.309% | $56.7545 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,335.49 | $1,450.2164 | $1,450.22 | $1,450.25 | $1,450.30 | |