| 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 | $219.27 | 3.175% | $226.2318 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.26 | 6.521% | $36.4941 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.87 | 9.733% | $130.4396 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.67 | 11.107% | $155.1831 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.88 | 10.725% | $58.5514 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.99 | 3.409% | $77.5464 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.41 | 6.524% | $130.396 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.35 | $814.8424 | $814.84 | $814.90 | $814.80 | |