| 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 | $214.32 | 7.219% | $229.7918 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.39 | 12.827% | $247.5312 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.41 | 12.570% | $115.2829 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.59 | 12.676% | $20.9465 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.81 | 5.408% | $158.9658 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.99 | 4.660% | $230.2415 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.46 | 5.193% | $202.4544 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.97 | $1,205.2141 | $1,205.21 | $1,205.25 | $1,205.20 | |