| 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 | $215.41 | 3.283% | $222.4819 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 6.345% | $43.3356 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 7.337% | $214.191 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.39 | 5.102% | $168.5731 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.75 | 9.475% | $220.8658 | $220.87 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.59 | 4.232% | $137.1589 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.69 | 13.536% | $253.9687 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.13 | $1,260.5750 | $1,260.58 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.70 | |