| 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 | $216.46 | 3.576% | $224.2006 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.59 | 12.583% | $163.9096 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.86 | 6.458% | $14.7551 | $14.76 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.56 | 12.756% | $257.7151 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.65 | 3.149% | $220.3778 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.53 | 6.445% | $162.3606 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.39 | 12.548% | $235.6643 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.04 | $1,278.9831 | $1,278.99 | $1,278.95 | $1,279.10 | |