| 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 | $217.33 | 3.870% | $225.7407 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.97 | 12.148% | $160.338 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.27 | 5.241% | $25.542 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.52 | 6.633% | $217.0195 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.77 | 12.757% | $79.7981 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.38 | 4.390% | $149.6744 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.36 | 7.613% | $99.3914 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.60 | $957.5041 | $957.50 | $957.50 | $957.40 | |