| 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 | $222.57 | 3.724% | $230.8585 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.49 | 4.369% | $91.3124 | $91.31 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.51 | 6.511% | $201.849 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.55 | 11.575% | $272.8567 | $272.86 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.62 | 13.737% | $93.9695 | $93.97 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.55 | 3.396% | $131.8816 | $131.88 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.40 | 4.730% | $261.1966 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.69 | $1,283.9243 | $1,283.93 | $1,283.90 | $1,284.00 | |