| 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 | $216.85 | 5.356% | $228.4645 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.80 | 9.123% | $148.189 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.80 | 3.264% | $258.9861 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 3.129% | $7.5181 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.39 | 8.739% | $224.4264 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.35 | 4.846% | $18.1908 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.87 | 8.735% | $102.0695 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.35 | $987.8444 | $987.85 | $987.85 | $987.90 | |