| 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 | $200.36 | 9.522% | $219.4383 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.88 | 4.363% | $259.7386 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.31 | 5.108% | $161.1411 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.70 | 9.572% | $134.4448 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.31 | 3.210% | $248.024 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 12.597% | $254.3679 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.93 | 6.318% | $156.213 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.40 | $1,433.3677 | $1,433.36 | $1,433.35 | $1,433.20 | |