| 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 | $218.38 | 4.845% | $228.9605 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.85 | 5.392% | $32.5134 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.97 | 8.426% | $223.325 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.74 | 11.713% | $268.9379 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.25 | 7.485% | $34.6639 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.50 | 3.815% | $248.6369 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.61 | 3.565% | $5.81 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.30 | $1,042.8476 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.80 | |