| 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 | $219.33 | 4.725% | $229.6933 | $229.69 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.86 | 13.347% | $282.0753 | $282.08 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.83 | 11.409% | $278.3331 | $278.33 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.88 | 12.778% | $157.7539 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.46 | 7.720% | $180.3879 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.99 | 4.436% | $79.3609 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.76 | 7.465% | $44.8774 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.11 | $1,252.4818 | $1,252.48 | $1,252.55 | $1,252.60 | |