| 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 | $208.30 | 5.601% | $219.9669 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.35 | 6.375% | $71.6436 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.37 | 7.158% | $101.125 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.43 | 9.324% | $228.9573 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.54 | 5.481% | $44.8716 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.37 | 3.835% | $259.9717 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.79 | 12.849% | $18.9473 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.15 | $945.4834 | $945.49 | $945.45 | $945.50 | |