| 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 | $222.64 | 3.523% | $230.4836 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.79 | 3.180% | $255.6697 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.59 | 4.857% | $77.1643 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.84 | 7.158% | $262.3656 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.87 | 6.425% | $211.6474 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.62 | 6.544% | $180.7199 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.33 | 6.678% | $40.8897 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.68 | $1,258.9402 | $1,258.94 | $1,258.90 | $1,259.00 | |