| 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 | $218.78 | 5.322% | $230.4235 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.80 | 8.485% | $82.2316 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.72 | 4.500% | $72.8574 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.93 | 4.765% | $244.0291 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.43 | 11.746% | $184.8614 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.93 | 3.533% | $97.2485 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.85 | 8.259% | $162.2261 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.44 | $1,073.8776 | $1,073.88 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.80 | |