| 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 | $219.87 | 4.351% | $229.4365 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.90 | 5.727% | $84.4759 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.91 | 8.249% | $135.2138 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.76 | 12.540% | $224.8099 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.56 | 12.198% | $219.4144 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.31 | 5.485% | $262.9847 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.42 | 9.360% | $207.1497 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.73 | $1,363.4849 | $1,363.48 | $1,363.50 | $1,363.40 | |