| 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 | $219.59 | 4.608% | $229.7087 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.68 | 4.267% | $258.2485 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.89 | 13.220% | $224.0511 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.82 | 8.535% | $148.4976 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.82 | 7.343% | $129.6918 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.63 | 6.467% | $85.8443 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.68 | 3.526% | $201.5444 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.11 | $1,277.5864 | $1,277.58 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.50 | |