| 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 | $215.52 | 3.583% | $223.2421 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.49 | 9.259% | $243.0903 | $243.09 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.81 | 7.261% | $197.1564 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.75 | 13.779% | $276.1985 | $276.20 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.51 | 6.721% | $250.2714 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.26 | 5.200% | $13.9495 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.79 | 5.112% | $30.2617 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.13 | $1,234.1699 | $1,234.17 | $1,234.15 | $1,234.20 | |