| 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 | $214.75 | 5.625% | $226.8297 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.57 | 11.378% | $159.9054 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.40 | 6.300% | $192.8282 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.95 | 7.171% | $27.8109 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.37 | 3.369% | $244.3333 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.67 | 9.581% | $174.968 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.28 | 5.159% | $114.9178 | $114.92 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.99 | $1,141.5933 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.50 | |