| 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 | $219.78 | 4.309% | $229.2503 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.33 | 10.592% | $113.1688 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.88 | 12.873% | $161.2729 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.42 | 10.669% | $20.3852 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.49 | 12.838% | $52.4584 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.48 | 3.666% | $74.1005 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.82 | 9.477% | $51.2571 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.20 | $701.8932 | $701.90 | $701.85 | $702.10 | |