| 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 | $220.60 | 4.476% | $230.4741 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.33 | 6.497% | $235.7098 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.29 | 13.586% | $276.3434 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.39 | 8.386% | $108.8087 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.90 | 5.807% | $181.8822 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.65 | 7.118% | $15.6928 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.51 | 7.386% | $185.2516 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.67 | $1,234.1626 | $1,234.15 | $1,234.15 | $1,234.20 | |