| 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 | $212.29 | 5.626% | $224.2334 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.62 | 6.183% | $114.2741 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.48 | 4.474% | $221.9864 | $221.99 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.71 | 7.205% | $154.0643 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.29 | 4.410% | $141.2563 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.94 | 8.494% | $134.4675 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.85 | 9.293% | $22.7876 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.18 | $1,013.0696 | $1,013.07 | $1,013.05 | $1,013.20 | |