| 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 | $217.76 | 3.762% | $225.9521 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.49 | 11.157% | $207.2967 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.89 | 11.118% | $187.6672 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.94 | 12.205% | $256.8821 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.67 | 13.399% | $56.3253 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.28 | 12.796% | $151.4625 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.55 | 8.705% | $160.3942 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.58 | $1,245.9801 | $1,245.98 | $1,246.00 | $1,246.10 | |