| 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 | $216.75 | 5.305% | $228.2486 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.83 | 11.602% | $127.0366 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.84 | 3.385% | $169.386 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.93 | 13.268% | $86.0044 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.58 | 11.111% | $90.6444 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.25 | 8.450% | $177.0446 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 5.250% | $247.106 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.96 | $1,125.4706 | $1,125.47 | $1,125.50 | $1,125.30 | |