| 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 | $214.84 | 3.150% | $221.6075 | $221.61 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.81 | 3.228% | $115.4192 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.68 | 5.662% | $47.2098 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.84 | 8.654% | $26.9897 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.97 | 10.812% | $271.4562 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.95 | 5.716% | $187.0645 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.44 | 6.555% | $179.4812 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.53 | $1,049.2281 | $1,049.23 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.30 | |