| 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 | $218.92 | 4.617% | $229.0275 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.65 | 12.352% | $244.5341 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.88 | 12.609% | $225.0829 | $225.08 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.93 | 3.500% | $239.0126 | $239.01 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.89 | 11.623% | $6.5746 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.29 | 11.855% | $159.1585 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.52 | 11.348% | $126.4022 | $126.40 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.08 | $1,229.7924 | $1,229.78 | $1,229.80 | $1,229.80 | |