| 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 | $220.75 | 3.469% | $228.4078 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.88 | 11.284% | $153.4384 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.91 | 8.866% | $41.2711 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.65 | 11.357% | $278.0028 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.61 | 7.500% | $36.1308 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.97 | 11.553% | $108.1729 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.73 | 11.853% | $183.1369 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.50 | $1,028.5607 | $1,028.56 | $1,028.55 | $1,028.50 | |