| 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 | $214.57 | 7.324% | $230.2851 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.62 | 7.228% | $209.7594 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 7.146% | $191.0092 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.89 | 4.598% | $179.7935 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.92 | 4.201% | $234.3689 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.31 | 12.873% | $110.9654 | $110.97 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.35 | 9.650% | $158.2798 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.93 | $1,314.4613 | $1,314.47 | $1,314.45 | $1,314.60 | |