| 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 | $218.31 | 5.108% | $229.4613 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.29 | 11.665% | $10.3737 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.42 | 5.350% | $136.344 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.40 | 8.506% | $126.301 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.54 | 13.170% | $37.9572 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.45 | 6.228% | $232.0551 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.37 | 5.716% | $248.8237 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.78 | $1,021.3160 | $1,021.31 | $1,021.25 | $1,021.40 | |