| 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 | $225.73 | 6.688% | $240.8268 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.34 | 13.786% | $146.033 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.62 | 9.468% | $99.1999 | $99.20 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 9.612% | $55.4089 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.66 | 9.720% | $217.9698 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.28 | 5.688% | $214.8426 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.56 | 13.575% | $38.1158 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.74 | $1,012.3968 | $1,012.40 | $1,012.40 | $1,012.30 | |