| 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 | $217.73 | 3.165% | $224.6212 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.94 | 12.579% | $163.172 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.25 | 4.673% | $84.0001 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.89 | 12.241% | $253.5412 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.97 | 5.497% | $21.0678 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.79 | 7.442% | $204.9886 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.46 | 4.404% | $206.1561 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.03 | $1,157.5470 | $1,157.55 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.60 | |