| 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 | $217.89 | 5.315% | $229.4709 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.44 | 8.586% | $257.8266 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.88 | 6.548% | $266.2421 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.30 | 3.124% | $184.9013 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.77 | 7.441% | $250.0904 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.42 | 13.546% | $57.2499 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.85 | 7.132% | $157.3233 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,314.55 | $1,403.1045 | $1,403.10 | $1,403.10 | $1,403.00 | |