| 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 | $219.76 | 3.509% | $227.4714 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.66 | 9.685% | $33.6294 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.60 | 8.450% | $158.9877 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.84 | 4.498% | $16.5525 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.94 | 12.373% | $129.1615 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.72 | 5.804% | $135.1329 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 7.719% | $249.5311 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.17 | $950.4665 | $950.46 | $950.50 | $950.50 | |