| 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 | $210.72 | 3.856% | $218.8454 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.26 | 9.845% | $219.9756 | $219.98 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.37 | 5.553% | $231.5516 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.98 | 13.298% | $146.1318 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.94 | 6.384% | $118.0224 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.88 | 7.602% | $230.1392 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.97 | 8.433% | $63.9429 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.12 | $1,228.6089 | $1,228.61 | $1,228.65 | $1,228.50 | |