| 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 | $217.40 | 3.432% | $224.8612 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.59 | 3.607% | $227.5106 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.69 | 4.503% | $244.2131 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.27 | 6.544% | $149.4493 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.57 | 13.550% | $279.9802 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.65 | 8.823% | $143.2655 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.55 | 5.332% | $219.6699 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,397.72 | $1,488.9498 | $1,488.95 | $1,488.90 | $1,489.00 | |