| 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 | $217.31 | 3.517% | $224.9528 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.43 | 11.137% | $36.0417 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.45 | 8.854% | $185.5416 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.68 | 4.835% | $156.917 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.53 | 12.387% | $233.2367 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.34 | 7.678% | $173.7277 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.82 | 8.690% | $136.7538 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.56 | $1,147.1713 | $1,147.17 | $1,147.20 | $1,147.10 | |