| 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 | $218.76 | 3.629% | $226.6988 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.59 | 5.535% | $6.9548 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.39 | 9.359% | $218.0509 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.83 | 13.518% | $153.0563 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.63 | 12.742% | $164.1862 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.36 | 9.250% | $228.7258 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.34 | 12.461% | $263.5411 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.90 | $1,261.2139 | $1,261.22 | $1,261.25 | $1,261.30 | |