| 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 | $220.26 | 6.445% | $234.4558 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.85 | 5.480% | $45.1982 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.74 | 5.234% | $94.437 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.68 | 10.478% | $268.108 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.32 | 12.392% | $249.8699 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.38 | 6.478% | $120.7248 | $120.72 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.94 | 3.153% | $213.4648 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.17 | $1,226.2585 | $1,226.26 | $1,226.20 | $1,226.30 | |