| 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 | $214.93 | 6.866% | $229.6871 | $229.69 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.48 | 7.683% | $185.7316 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.67 | 12.873% | $184.7392 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.99 | 11.102% | $253.3014 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.48 | 11.335% | $137.4765 | $137.48 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.61 | 3.288% | $245.4226 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.80 | 10.536% | $42.888 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.96 | $1,279.2464 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.30 | $1,279.20 | |