| 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 | $214.41 | 4.231% | $223.4817 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.72 | 13.706% | $278.2613 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.82 | 5.836% | $231.5903 | $231.59 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.50 | 7.260% | $206.4755 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.67 | 3.347% | $11.0271 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.42 | 7.258% | $247.1439 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.64 | 8.780% | $189.9734 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.18 | $1,387.9532 | $1,387.95 | $1,388.00 | $1,388.00 | |