| 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 | $218.82 | 4.759% | $229.2336 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.73 | 6.612% | $87.134 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.52 | 4.234% | $185.0362 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.42 | 9.693% | $239.5915 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.97 | 7.720% | $142.1581 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.97 | 10.625% | $263.2543 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.60 | 6.203% | $254.4624 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,306.03 | $1,400.8701 | $1,400.86 | $1,400.90 | $1,400.90 | |