| 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 | $218.89 | 4.529% | $228.8035 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.64 | 3.594% | $239.9651 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.69 | 12.567% | $228.1621 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.39 | 5.744% | $40.5951 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.62 | 12.791% | $17.618 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.75 | 12.453% | $175.1455 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.57 | 13.598% | $214.2117 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.55 | $1,144.5010 | $1,144.51 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.50 | |