| 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 | $219.58 | 5.353% | $231.3341 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.36 | 3.816% | $160.2504 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.43 | 13.388% | $256.7444 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.33 | 7.732% | $136.0978 | $136.10 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.89 | 4.225% | $247.9409 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.98 | 13.375% | $275.4786 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.74 | 3.278% | $88.5506 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.31 | $1,396.3968 | $1,396.39 | $1,396.45 | $1,396.40 | |