| 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 | $217.73 | 8.640% | $236.5419 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.32 | 9.114% | $241.4911 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.51 | 4.124% | $180.6656 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.43 | 3.802% | $230.8868 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.55 | 3.235% | $20.1824 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.32 | 6.722% | $28.0892 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.93 | 12.617% | $276.959 | $276.96 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.79 | $1,214.8160 | $1,214.82 | $1,214.85 | $1,214.90 | |