| 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 | $216.75 | 3.218% | $223.725 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 8.582% | $46.1474 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.27 | 7.408% | $230.1431 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.48 | 13.652% | $216.4843 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.29 | 6.612% | $126.1113 | $126.11 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.58 | 7.616% | $135.1442 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.65 | 12.580% | $274.3012 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.52 | $1,252.0565 | $1,252.05 | $1,252.10 | $1,251.90 | |