| 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 | $219.76 | 3.506% | $227.4648 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.26 | 12.479% | $39.6601 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.31 | 4.225% | $171.2521 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.41 | 9.737% | $28.9815 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.77 | 5.676% | $10.3245 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.57 | 11.110% | $53.9661 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.41 | 5.759% | $259.5432 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.49 | $791.1923 | $791.18 | $791.15 | $791.30 | |