| 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 | $219.72 | 3.530% | $227.4761 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.55 | 12.483% | $47.8615 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.51 | 13.441% | $158.2615 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.77 | 8.858% | $269.7175 | $269.72 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.38 | 12.118% | $165.2395 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.72 | 10.327% | $245.7203 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.91 | 12.649% | $240.9675 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.56 | $1,355.2439 | $1,355.25 | $1,355.20 | $1,355.30 | |