| 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 | $218.85 | 3.473% | $226.4507 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.31 | 11.312% | $179.5574 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.43 | 11.652% | $266.2119 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.30 | 6.219% | $156.4606 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.85 | 12.660% | $56.161 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.36 | 9.304% | $257.2579 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.83 | 5.368% | $257.9725 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.93 | $1,400.0720 | $1,400.07 | $1,400.00 | $1,400.30 | |