| 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 | $218.36 | 3.245% | $225.4458 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.61 | 10.464% | $133.2306 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.67 | 11.161% | $120.7987 | $120.80 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.34 | 11.252% | $157.2436 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.98 | 4.596% | $6.2548 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.72 | 11.656% | $241.9809 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.69 | 11.530% | $159.1422 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.37 | $1,044.0966 | $1,044.09 | $1,044.15 | $1,044.00 | |