| 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 | $218.32 | 4.284% | $227.6728 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.34 | 4.791% | $79.9974 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.78 | 8.778% | $217.3167 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.75 | 3.314% | $169.1767 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.51 | 3.663% | $99.0085 | $99.01 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.97 | 12.299% | $48.2549 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.41 | 7.414% | $176.5994 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.08 | $1,018.0264 | $1,018.03 | $1,018.00 | $1,018.10 | |