| 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 | $221.75 | 5.665% | $234.3121 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.91 | 8.435% | $223.2785 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.69 | 12.754% | $204.8627 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.96 | 11.659% | $43.5023 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.52 | 13.750% | $211.029 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.85 | 3.599% | $187.3588 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.67 | 6.206% | $114.352 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.35 | $1,218.6954 | $1,218.69 | $1,218.70 | $1,218.80 | |