| 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 | $219.29 | 6.225% | $232.9408 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.99 | 8.245% | $14.061 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.81 | 6.525% | $255.4576 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.54 | 3.738% | $145.7934 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.61 | 8.199% | $25.5458 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.38 | 7.646% | $254.4536 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.86 | 13.315% | $214.0067 | $214.01 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.48 | $1,142.2589 | $1,142.26 | $1,142.25 | $1,142.30 | |