| 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 | $212.57 | 3.191% | $219.3531 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.98 | 5.553% | $170.9747 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.95 | 4.344% | $93.8574 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.47 | 6.835% | $241.9492 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.97 | 7.286% | $51.4651 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.50 | 5.784% | $240.6586 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.28 | 8.720% | $137.2916 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.72 | $1,155.5497 | $1,155.55 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.70 | |