| 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 | $216.40 | 5.349% | $227.9752 | $227.98 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.31 | 10.396% | $6.966 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.74 | 12.147% | $124.1916 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.52 | 7.112% | $213.7099 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.89 | 11.399% | $266.1211 | $266.12 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.92 | 12.645% | $53.9795 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.88 | 12.239% | $112.1043 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.66 | $1,005.0476 | $1,005.05 | $1,005.05 | $1,005.10 | |