| 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 | $219.67 | 4.190% | $228.8742 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.40 | 12.117% | $35.2047 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.77 | 10.274% | $27.3149 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.80 | 9.332% | $35.8609 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.27 | 13.210% | $281.0665 | $281.07 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.90 | 7.134% | $41.6751 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.45 | 5.363% | $194.3421 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.26 | $844.3384 | $844.33 | $844.30 | $844.40 | |