| 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 | $214.26 | 5.691% | $226.4535 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.38 | 12.191% | $197.8825 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.39 | 5.684% | $167.3929 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.45 | 4.785% | $100.0173 | $100.02 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.72 | 12.734% | $124.8191 | $124.82 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.53 | 3.527% | $88.5466 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.44 | 13.441% | $227.3811 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.17 | $1,132.4930 | $1,132.49 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.50 | |