| 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 | $218.97 | 3.591% | $226.8332 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.68 | 3.863% | $233.3594 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.42 | 11.683% | $94.2828 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.70 | 12.248% | $163.5453 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.76 | 3.355% | $6.9868 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.32 | 9.861% | $250.8346 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.99 | 8.466% | $270.0695 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.84 | $1,245.9116 | $1,245.91 | $1,245.95 | $1,245.90 | |