| 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 | $215.47 | 6.266% | $228.9714 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.92 | 5.359% | $128.4537 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.27 | 8.431% | $239.9253 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.35 | 3.777% | $6.5898 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.65 | 8.394% | $68.9928 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.42 | 8.274% | $262.4778 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.77 | 12.600% | $251.965 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.85 | $1,187.3758 | $1,187.38 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.50 | |