| 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 | $212.44 | 4.211% | $221.3858 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.46 | 6.529% | $82.5174 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.74 | 4.385% | $144.8237 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.61 | 11.842% | $256.8004 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.61 | 7.469% | $226.3405 | $226.34 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.70 | 3.259% | $170.0676 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.61 | 3.419% | $179.5457 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.17 | $1,281.4811 | $1,281.49 | $1,281.45 | $1,281.40 | |