| 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 | $218.79 | 3.238% | $225.8744 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.93 | 8.274% | $259.7818 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.79 | 4.629% | $15.4746 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.35 | 13.658% | $195.8896 | $195.89 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.53 | 11.619% | $264.0124 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.44 | 11.701% | $278.627 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.98 | 10.788% | $38.7536 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.81 | $1,278.4134 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.50 | |