| 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 | $208.89 | 7.336% | $224.2142 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.87 | 12.123% | $17.7939 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.32 | 9.825% | $158.4994 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.35 | 8.267% | $271.0464 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.76 | 3.492% | $206.7356 | $206.74 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.98 | 11.635% | $203.1534 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.37 | 9.595% | $43.1476 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.54 | $1,124.5905 | $1,124.59 | $1,124.60 | $1,124.50 | |