| 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 | $216.51 | 3.358% | $223.7804 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.85 | 8.858% | $265.4502 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.46 | 8.241% | $236.4633 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.48 | 6.345% | $242.9771 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 10.279% | $159.7171 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.66 | 7.486% | $110.3451 | $110.35 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.59 | 3.800% | $204.0604 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,351.38 | $1,442.7936 | $1,442.80 | $1,442.80 | $1,442.90 | |