| 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 | $205.36 | 5.655% | $216.9731 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.84 | 7.673% | $247.4756 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.45 | 13.420% | $261.3764 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.37 | 13.297% | $190.7582 | $190.76 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.31 | 11.782% | $29.4098 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.77 | 8.726% | $93.2543 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.80 | 13.796% | $192.0876 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.90 | $1,231.3350 | $1,231.34 | $1,231.35 | $1,231.50 | |