| 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 | $217.81 | 5.461% | $229.7046 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.81 | 11.724% | $108.16 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.72 | 3.713% | $141.7964 | $141.80 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.30 | 10.373% | $276.2636 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.85 | 6.864% | $63.9581 | $63.96 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.52 | 12.837% | $237.5445 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.99 | 6.560% | $161.9605 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.00 | $1,219.3877 | $1,219.38 | $1,219.35 | $1,219.50 | |