| 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 | $219.92 | 5.205% | $231.3668 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.40 | 10.218% | $245.1248 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.77 | 10.207% | $158.4446 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.54 | 9.673% | $191.4233 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.44 | 5.355% | $174.2993 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.74 | 13.254% | $119.7548 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.27 | 11.344% | $159.5225 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.08 | $1,279.9361 | $1,279.92 | $1,279.85 | $1,279.90 | |