| 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 | $222.89 | 3.754% | $231.2573 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.35 | 10.382% | $221.1503 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.58 | 9.561% | $226.3311 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.33 | 6.503% | $136.6753 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.27 | 3.843% | $29.3564 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.56 | 4.757% | $235.2423 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 12.756% | $176.3729 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.40 | $1,256.3856 | $1,256.39 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.50 | |