| 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 | $220.39 | 3.643% | $228.4188 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.77 | 3.251% | $228.9797 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.37 | 11.593% | $278.2795 | $278.28 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.31 | 5.621% | $36.2386 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.83 | 4.501% | $137.7637 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.40 | 6.859% | $229.1057 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.55 | 11.194% | $164.0667 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.62 | $1,302.8527 | $1,302.86 | $1,302.85 | $1,302.90 | |