| 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 | $218.33 | 3.632% | $226.2597 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.29 | 6.474% | $50.3516 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.68 | 5.657% | $81.0178 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.27 | 13.698% | $140.1555 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.39 | 11.155% | $32.6685 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.40 | 12.629% | $56.765 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.62 | 12.677% | $48.0229 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.98 | $635.2410 | $635.25 | $635.15 | $635.40 | |