| 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 | $218.93 | 3.625% | $226.8662 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.44 | 7.230% | $159.1722 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.97 | 10.562% | $221.0908 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.37 | 8.754% | $226.6107 | $226.61 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.48 | 7.608% | $34.9511 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.61 | 4.557% | $76.9644 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.57 | 12.465% | $178.3358 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.37 | $1,123.9912 | $1,123.99 | $1,123.95 | $1,124.10 | |