| 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 | $209.65 | 4.437% | $218.9522 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.72 | 7.323% | $260.4944 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.52 | 13.273% | $113.862 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 5.578% | $90.7548 | $90.75 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.56 | 11.188% | $244.1244 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.73 | 4.732% | $27.9949 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.66 | 13.111% | $230.3619 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.80 | $1,186.5446 | $1,186.52 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.70 | |