| 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 | $217.76 | 5.150% | $228.9746 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.92 | 11.232% | $277.991 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.76 | 8.749% | $260.7366 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.65 | 4.520% | $241.0754 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.98 | 3.133% | $60.8278 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.71 | 12.465% | $194.2383 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.34 | 5.222% | $196.0707 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,356.12 | $1,459.9144 | $1,459.92 | $1,459.95 | $1,459.90 | |