| 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 | $198.48 | 6.575% | $211.5301 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.95 | 3.306% | $166.271 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.77 | 7.112% | $145.426 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.79 | 13.747% | $282.9912 | $282.99 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.67 | 3.218% | $21.3352 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.73 | 6.150% | $218.3824 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.69 | 10.557% | $270.5219 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.08 | $1,316.4578 | $1,316.46 | $1,316.50 | $1,316.40 | |