| 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 | $218.80 | 4.466% | $228.5716 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.95 | 3.604% | $193.6877 | $193.69 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.83 | 5.771% | $190.208 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.77 | 12.244% | $149.0264 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.33 | 11.178% | $190.4813 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 7.393% | $13.8215 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.30 | 5.848% | $97.6977 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.85 | $1,063.4942 | $1,063.50 | $1,063.50 | $1,063.50 | |