| 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 | $214.88 | 5.405% | $226.4943 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.25 | 11.204% | $267.1676 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.75 | 8.855% | $137.9737 | $137.97 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.70 | 9.604% | $130.0999 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.52 | 11.306% | $245.452 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.72 | 12.155% | $136.5151 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.73 | 6.826% | $211.227 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.55 | $1,354.9296 | $1,354.93 | $1,354.90 | $1,355.00 | |