| 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 | $217.39 | 5.495% | $229.3356 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.46 | 3.380% | $217.5735 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.89 | 3.797% | $195.0242 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.93 | 13.176% | $36.1371 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.33 | 9.208% | $151.0674 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.99 | 11.323% | $150.2749 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.33 | 7.718% | $252.4156 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.32 | $1,231.8283 | $1,231.83 | $1,231.75 | $1,231.80 | |