| 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 | $217.62 | 3.413% | $225.0474 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.83 | 8.725% | $67.2247 | $67.22 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.75 | 8.385% | $186.1512 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.43 | 6.820% | $267.5093 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.65 | 8.245% | $139.2572 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.37 | 10.197% | $45.5885 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.62 | 7.636% | $18.9655 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.27 | $949.7438 | $949.75 | $949.70 | $949.80 | |