| 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 | $216.97 | 5.163% | $228.1722 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 9.848% | $26.9128 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.95 | 5.768% | $151.1954 | $151.20 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.90 | 4.307% | $184.5191 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.98 | 3.764% | $35.259 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.57 | 7.757% | $194.5768 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.64 | 12.753% | $278.094 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.51 | $1,098.7293 | $1,098.73 | $1,098.70 | $1,098.80 | |