| 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 | $222.77 | 3.868% | $231.3867 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.57 | 3.129% | $58.3401 | $58.34 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.92 | 13.829% | $111.4614 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.46 | 8.710% | $237.4879 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.98 | 7.608% | $175.3795 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.49 | 3.167% | $249.138 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.50 | 5.490% | $210.4526 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.69 | $1,273.6462 | $1,273.65 | $1,273.70 | $1,273.70 | |