| 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 | $207.40 | 4.863% | $217.4859 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.91 | 3.795% | $228.2556 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.43 | 12.720% | $135.7487 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.47 | 12.450% | $249.043 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.62 | 12.663% | $60.4099 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.70 | 8.386% | $121.0672 | $121.07 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.48 | 10.301% | $133.9937 | $133.99 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.01 | $1,146.0040 | $1,146.01 | $1,146.00 | $1,146.00 | |