| 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 | $218.90 | 3.480% | $226.5177 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.47 | 7.282% | $45.5627 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.75 | 11.220% | $36.4246 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.88 | 11.401% | $188.134 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.90 | 8.333% | $201.391 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.92 | 6.598% | $256.8159 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.71 | 6.224% | $37.9326 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.53 | $992.7785 | $992.77 | $992.75 | $992.70 | |