| 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 | $209.30 | 5.600% | $221.0208 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.90 | 6.652% | $261.1907 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.56 | 5.621% | $119.9432 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.78 | 11.527% | $250.6904 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.27 | 13.117% | $227.6706 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.75 | 3.588% | $227.6346 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.67 | 11.171% | $106.3573 | $106.36 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,309.23 | $1,414.5076 | $1,414.50 | $1,414.50 | $1,414.50 | |