| 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 | $217.95 | 3.402% | $225.3647 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.51 | 9.485% | $267.7018 | $267.70 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.99 | 3.139% | $224.8327 | $224.83 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.64 | 13.739% | $144.0391 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.95 | 13.687% | $165.9262 | $165.93 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.90 | 10.161% | $56.0719 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.48 | 11.800% | $259.9126 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.42 | $1,343.8490 | $1,343.84 | $1,343.85 | $1,343.80 | |