| 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 | $217.30 | 3.525% | $224.9598 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.50 | 5.624% | $49.1152 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.58 | 8.585% | $26.6902 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.76 | 11.651% | $156.0434 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.29 | 9.137% | $165.1134 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.30 | 12.618% | $269.4949 | $269.49 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.53 | 12.182% | $242.9077 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.26 | $1,134.3246 | $1,134.32 | $1,134.30 | $1,134.30 | |