| 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 | $218.28 | 4.832% | $228.8273 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.63 | 5.715% | $201.5245 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.51 | 10.410% | $193.7806 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.97 | 12.630% | $220.721 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.33 | 13.234% | $244.9591 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.59 | 13.391% | $31.2846 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.88 | 3.270% | $125.8655 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.19 | $1,246.9626 | $1,246.96 | $1,246.95 | $1,247.00 | |