| 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 | $213.84 | 8.157% | $231.2829 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.48 | 4.804% | $240.5042 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.44 | 6.656% | $250.0443 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.33 | 10.193% | $185.4879 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.70 | 5.261% | $185.9962 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.73 | 3.306% | $229.0604 | $229.06 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.55 | 3.103% | $205.742 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,444.07 | $1,528.1179 | $1,528.11 | $1,528.15 | $1,528.10 | |