| 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 | $220.88 | 3.784% | $229.2381 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.33 | 12.709% | $179.5792 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.26 | 5.249% | $33.9533 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.57 | 4.602% | $13.1485 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.79 | 12.643% | $249.8309 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.60 | 13.807% | $169.1172 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 9.627% | $267.9394 | $267.94 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.84 | $1,142.8066 | $1,142.81 | $1,142.85 | $1,142.70 | |