| 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 | $217.91 | 3.500% | $225.5369 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.96 | 3.125% | $173.2088 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.95 | 5.128% | $242.7931 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 3.412% | $28.4073 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.95 | 9.289% | $181.3651 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.85 | 13.318% | $149.4098 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.97 | 8.405% | $157.1547 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.06 | $1,157.8757 | $1,157.88 | $1,157.85 | $1,157.90 | |