| 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 | $206.67 | 6.125% | $219.3285 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.39 | 9.290% | $188.405 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.79 | 11.240% | $214.4596 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.48 | 3.787% | $164.4816 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.35 | 3.691% | $87.4634 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.68 | 5.642% | $232.0743 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.94 | 5.414% | $138.0291 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.30 | $1,244.2415 | $1,244.24 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.30 | |