| 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 | $218.30 | 3.258% | $225.4122 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.83 | 8.137% | $8.4671 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.72 | 12.143% | $158.9291 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.61 | 3.604% | $110.4522 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.26 | 10.385% | $224.3686 | $224.37 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.74 | 11.473% | $26.4637 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.50 | 12.236% | $179.0164 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.96 | $933.1093 | $933.11 | $933.05 | $933.20 | |