| 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 | $220.53 | 4.518% | $230.4935 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.27 | 13.719% | $21.9137 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.91 | 12.563% | $147.3562 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.73 | 8.348% | $233.7391 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.51 | 11.545% | $202.4653 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.37 | 9.316% | $250.7381 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.89 | 13.565% | $196.3425 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.21 | $1,283.0484 | $1,283.05 | $1,283.05 | $1,283.00 | |