| 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 | $216.87 | 3.488% | $224.4344 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.87 | 6.684% | $150.2858 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.47 | 11.246% | $234.1395 | $234.14 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.66 | 8.102% | $230.9707 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.87 | 7.149% | $261.3043 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.40 | 12.478% | $155.6696 | $155.67 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.48 | 10.837% | $45.9752 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.62 | $1,302.7795 | $1,302.78 | $1,302.80 | $1,302.80 | |