| 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 | $205.61 | 5.685% | $217.2989 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.28 | 9.369% | $272.635 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.80 | 12.255% | $112.0305 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.78 | 6.382% | $52.957 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.53 | 6.696% | $199.02 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.72 | 6.788% | $150.2721 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.84 | 7.369% | $225.3031 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.56 | $1,229.5166 | $1,229.52 | $1,229.50 | $1,229.50 | |