| 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 | $213.25 | 5.750% | $225.5119 | $225.51 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.60 | 7.420% | $10.3123 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.58 | 4.355% | $49.6521 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.65 | 4.775% | $226.995 | $227.00 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.36 | 6.333% | $264.0886 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.27 | 10.480% | $205.7911 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.34 | 9.824% | $222.2179 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.05 | $1,204.5689 | $1,204.57 | $1,204.55 | $1,204.60 | |