| 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 | $218.78 | 5.369% | $230.5263 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.99 | 9.743% | $17.5479 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.86 | 3.810% | $222.0081 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.28 | 10.801% | $239.6404 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.63 | 8.746% | $24.6092 | $24.61 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.45 | 9.233% | $161.0641 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.58 | 4.607% | $149.1487 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.57 | $1,044.5447 | $1,044.55 | $1,044.55 | $1,044.40 | |