| 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 | $216.40 | 3.660% | $224.3202 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.43 | 5.302% | $85.7474 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.95 | 10.463% | $170.0578 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.90 | 4.484% | $200.5048 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.37 | 12.155% | $222.4819 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.80 | 13.646% | $211.1543 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.48 | 10.174% | $143.755 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.33 | $1,258.0214 | $1,258.02 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.10 | |