| 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 | $218.39 | 4.185% | $227.5296 | $227.53 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.94 | 6.693% | $23.4084 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.93 | 9.556% | $211.3664 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.40 | 7.301% | $184.9869 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.59 | 7.414% | $8.1527 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.34 | 12.556% | $245.7548 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.56 | 9.174% | $51.9232 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.15 | $953.1220 | $953.12 | $953.10 | $953.20 | |