| 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 | $203.53 | 6.354% | $216.4623 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.30 | 9.744% | $238.4737 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.71 | 8.124% | $69.967 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.79 | 13.551% | $266.6064 | $266.61 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.32 | 8.554% | $158.8362 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.90 | 12.346% | $43.7026 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.60 | 8.391% | $139.3908 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.15 | $1,133.4390 | $1,133.44 | $1,133.40 | $1,133.50 | |