| 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 | $194.94 | 11.550% | $217.4556 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.90 | 11.836% | $225.7969 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.75 | 9.184% | $115.4621 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.37 | 13.462% | $278.4017 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.57 | 4.185% | $146.4529 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.68 | 9.139% | $200.4665 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.40 | 5.590% | $29.9876 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.61 | $1,214.0233 | $1,214.03 | $1,214.00 | $1,214.20 | |