| 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 | $220.80 | 3.395% | $228.2962 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.93 | 13.666% | $279.5388 | $279.54 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.63 | 9.124% | $217.8442 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.29 | 8.454% | $87.0777 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.70 | 6.673% | $108.4864 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 12.338% | $172.6073 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.29 | 4.763% | $65.2569 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.29 | $1,159.1075 | $1,159.12 | $1,159.15 | $1,159.10 | |