| 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 | $219.46 | 4.339% | $228.9824 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.70 | 3.410% | $244.7715 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.38 | 6.290% | $52.486 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.57 | 8.749% | $68.0442 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.38 | 7.646% | $174.7956 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.66 | 11.474% | $24.1453 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.79 | 5.328% | $247.2996 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.94 | $1,040.5246 | $1,040.53 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.50 | |