| 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 | $218.74 | 5.382% | $230.5126 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.60 | 8.509% | $246.9665 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.95 | 5.841% | $258.1991 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.56 | 12.125% | $135.1779 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.92 | 9.420% | $26.1733 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.63 | 10.228% | $73.4449 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.51 | 8.312% | $74.2046 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.91 | $1,044.6789 | $1,044.67 | $1,044.65 | $1,044.70 | |