| 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 | $217.71 | 5.382% | $229.4272 | $229.43 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.38 | 7.764% | $219.1704 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.62 | 6.137% | $197.0115 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.75 | 7.831% | $269.3079 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.50 | 9.734% | $70.7784 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.45 | 9.107% | $196.8836 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.42 | 6.200% | $264.884 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.83 | $1,447.4630 | $1,447.46 | $1,447.50 | $1,447.50 | |