| 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 | $215.32 | 3.352% | $222.5375 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.88 | 4.726% | $170.5777 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.96 | 9.837% | $251.4828 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.57 | 12.218% | $56.7486 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.58 | 10.250% | $276.2645 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.47 | 10.173% | $107.3856 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.42 | 12.421% | $221.9415 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.20 | $1,306.9382 | $1,306.94 | $1,307.00 | $1,306.90 | |