| 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 | $218.26 | 5.103% | $229.3978 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.92 | 5.418% | $48.4079 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.67 | 13.742% | $104.2673 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.57 | 7.363% | $41.4099 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.65 | 3.366% | $202.2356 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.43 | 13.833% | $257.7521 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.46 | 8.478% | $254.3375 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.96 | $1,137.8081 | $1,137.82 | $1,137.80 | $1,137.80 | |