| 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 | $218.30 | 3.747% | $226.4797 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.79 | 13.403% | $182.3407 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.36 | 11.400% | $70.583 | $70.58 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.91 | 3.687% | $31.0128 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.51 | 10.391% | $50.2389 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.86 | 9.285% | $49.0253 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.92 | 3.617% | $249.6341 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.65 | $859.3145 | $859.31 | $859.40 | $859.20 | |