| 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 | $209.65 | 4.254% | $218.5685 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.92 | 9.329% | $23.9649 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.70 | 6.459% | $25.2308 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.51 | 10.783% | $256.4737 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.38 | 3.778% | $51.2456 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.79 | 7.414% | $148.0058 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.34 | 4.801% | $250.8307 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.29 | $974.3200 | $974.32 | $974.30 | $974.30 | |