| 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 | $212.57 | 5.484% | $224.2273 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.50 | 3.585% | $138.286 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.57 | 8.398% | $131.7794 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.28 | 13.801% | $110.7056 | $110.71 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.36 | 9.268% | $201.4465 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.65 | 7.779% | $163.4469 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.35 | 10.687% | $260.5019 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.28 | $1,230.3936 | $1,230.41 | $1,230.45 | $1,230.30 | |