| 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 | $219.68 | 3.485% | $227.3358 | $227.34 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.38 | 3.334% | $106.8267 | $106.83 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.93 | 3.300% | $155.9107 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.54 | 4.365% | $253.1269 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.95 | 8.728% | $26.0404 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.40 | 13.636% | $17.4999 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.75 | 8.476% | $255.7322 | $255.73 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.63 | $1,042.4726 | $1,042.48 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.30 | |