| 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 | $219.86 | 4.832% | $230.4836 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.53 | 8.541% | $253.4758 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.51 | 8.284% | $88.2623 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.60 | 10.295% | $149.56 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.40 | 10.503% | $219.238 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.45 | 13.748% | $240.5201 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.85 | 8.460% | $97.4513 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.20 | $1,278.9911 | $1,278.99 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.10 | |