| 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 | $216.90 | 4.638% | $226.9598 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.71 | 5.576% | $84.1546 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.73 | 10.133% | $41.5532 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.80 | 8.271% | $143.7839 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.37 | 8.610% | $270.8408 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.34 | 3.464% | $184.5177 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.99 | 12.661% | $217.4245 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.84 | $1,169.2345 | $1,169.22 | $1,169.20 | $1,169.30 | |