| 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 | $209.51 | 4.515% | $218.9694 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.26 | 8.501% | $195.5839 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.38 | 4.543% | $158.2572 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.92 | 7.725% | $127.0293 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.87 | 8.444% | $163.6095 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.93 | 4.380% | $205.5555 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.67 | 13.840% | $159.0003 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.54 | $1,228.0051 | $1,228.01 | $1,228.00 | $1,228.10 | |