| 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 | $214.60 | 5.606% | $226.6305 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.89 | 6.540% | $200.178 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.68 | 8.850% | $175.9887 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.41 | 13.283% | $55.9731 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.93 | 3.287% | $8.1907 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.32 | 9.422% | $97.7357 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.44 | 11.527% | $257.0028 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.27 | $1,021.6995 | $1,021.70 | $1,021.75 | $1,021.70 | |