| 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 | $214.87 | 3.125% | $221.5847 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.26 | 11.384% | $219.7161 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.99 | 12.575% | $115.941 | $115.94 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.65 | 11.602% | $203.8411 | $203.84 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.95 | 8.535% | $261.5151 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.83 | 8.315% | $263.0213 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.79 | 4.588% | $210.0022 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.34 | $1,495.6215 | $1,495.62 | $1,495.60 | $1,495.50 | |