| 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 | $211.74 | 4.597% | $221.4737 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.31 | 13.759% | $84.5343 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.88 | 8.414% | $129.9667 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.90 | 10.201% | $239.026 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.61 | 9.498% | $26.9475 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.63 | 9.787% | $248.8103 | $248.81 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.45 | 4.465% | $38.0775 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.52 | $988.8360 | $988.84 | $988.85 | $988.80 | |