| 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 | $215.35 | 3.239% | $222.3252 | $222.33 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.69 | 6.398% | $257.1533 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.95 | 10.182% | $266.5853 | $266.59 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.93 | 8.648% | $261.7656 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.58 | 12.231% | $219.5014 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.75 | 13.393% | $85.8952 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.25 | 13.462% | $140.9765 | $140.98 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,335.50 | $1,454.2025 | $1,454.22 | $1,454.25 | $1,454.30 | |