| 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 | $223.27 | 3.245% | $230.5151 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.56 | 9.734% | $143.2687 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.36 | 7.288% | $235.347 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.73 | 13.860% | $184.1458 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.59 | 4.793% | $230.1149 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.71 | 5.557% | $242.475 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.44 | 7.228% | $265.325 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,431.66 | $1,531.1915 | $1,531.21 | $1,531.20 | $1,531.10 | |