| 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 | $223.38 | 3.561% | $231.3346 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.54 | 4.604% | $243.2461 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.90 | 11.274% | $262.4954 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.43 | 11.265% | $81.7019 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.76 | 10.619% | $212.123 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.98 | 7.432% | $219.1398 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.38 | 9.564% | $6.9902 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.37 | $1,257.0310 | $1,257.03 | $1,257.05 | $1,256.90 | |