| 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 | $218.50 | 3.795% | $226.7921 | $226.79 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.78 | 12.103% | $182.4813 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.41 | 8.452% | $228.1939 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.43 | 12.587% | $59.0294 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.98 | 12.522% | $43.8611 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.96 | 9.294% | $186.849 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.84 | 13.420% | $69.0047 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.90 | $996.2115 | $996.20 | $996.25 | $996.20 | |