| 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 | $220.90 | 4.133% | $230.0298 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.70 | 5.557% | $185.4636 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.67 | 10.322% | $268.8216 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.48 | 11.497% | $213.4945 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.50 | 6.419% | $189.9579 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.96 | 11.337% | $125.7663 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.84 | 6.316% | $264.5567 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,372.05 | $1,478.0904 | $1,478.09 | $1,478.05 | $1,478.20 | |