| 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 | $217.60 | 3.723% | $225.7012 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.25 | 11.113% | $218.0593 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.86 | 10.692% | $233.4052 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.66 | 12.863% | $234.3713 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.48 | 13.566% | $102.7545 | $102.75 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.68 | 5.777% | $41.9723 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.87 | 11.509% | $242.9447 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.40 | $1,299.2085 | $1,299.20 | $1,299.15 | $1,299.30 | |