| 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 | $218.35 | 3.731% | $226.4966 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.47 | 5.846% | $141.2727 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.63 | 3.319% | $85.3725 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.39 | 8.695% | $258.0311 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.85 | 8.561% | $94.2852 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.95 | 9.181% | $146.2479 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.46 | 12.499% | $249.1403 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.10 | $1,200.8463 | $1,200.85 | $1,200.85 | $1,200.80 | |