| 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 | $219.53 | 4.625% | $229.6833 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.56 | 4.271% | $139.2643 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.63 | 12.412% | $81.6448 | $81.64 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.76 | 12.136% | $170.1776 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.90 | 8.673% | $19.4525 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.90 | 6.767% | $198.4799 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.63 | 11.135% | $199.6318 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.91 | $1,038.3342 | $1,038.32 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.40 | |