| 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 | $217.70 | 3.572% | $225.4762 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.28 | 8.448% | $120.6809 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.49 | 8.680% | $121.1673 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.76 | 5.253% | $236.5666 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.81 | 5.593% | $134.9584 | $134.96 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.89 | 9.816% | $42.7074 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.96 | 13.353% | $267.4677 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.89 | $1,149.0245 | $1,149.04 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.20 | |