| 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 | $219.50 | 3.175% | $226.4691 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.35 | 4.150% | $193.042 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.33 | 3.862% | $188.333 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.48 | 12.236% | $128.4878 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.74 | 13.820% | $201.1655 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.79 | 11.188% | $85.3813 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.71 | 13.710% | $23.5493 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.90 | $1,046.4280 | $1,046.43 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.40 | |