| 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 | $216.66 | 5.444% | $228.455 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.54 | 12.159% | $17.4295 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.30 | 11.733% | $252.8518 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.44 | 10.647% | $215.142 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.73 | 6.325% | $96.4687 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.98 | 9.523% | $20.7875 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.54 | 11.322% | $127.5082 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.19 | $958.6427 | $958.65 | $958.65 | $958.70 | |