| 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 | $216.69 | 4.409% | $226.2439 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.30 | 8.266% | $120.5001 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.89 | 3.619% | $245.463 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.68 | 3.718% | $109.6092 | $109.61 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.38 | 10.854% | $243.1915 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.29 | 7.278% | $16.4028 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.75 | 10.823% | $247.9665 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.98 | $1,209.3770 | $1,209.37 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.40 | |