| 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 | $217.68 | 4.297% | $227.0337 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 7.390% | $45.4474 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.69 | 4.354% | $215.6893 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.27 | 4.364% | $251.799 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.32 | 13.225% | $107.9261 | $107.93 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.59 | 13.664% | $19.9935 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.70 | 10.865% | $174.8341 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.57 | $1,042.7231 | $1,042.72 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.60 | |