| 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 | $217.97 | 3.158% | $224.8535 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.90 | 4.790% | $161.2718 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.85 | 4.343% | $204.3558 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.93 | 4.681% | $125.5439 | $125.54 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.93 | 3.614% | $211.3 | $211.30 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.66 | 11.178% | $22.9694 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.74 | 12.760% | $100.0632 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.98 | $1,050.3576 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.50 | |