| 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 | $213.28 | 5.719% | $225.4775 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.45 | 12.773% | $51.2553 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.67 | 9.679% | $135.64 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.30 | 4.567% | $194.8083 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.44 | 6.104% | $234.9567 | $234.96 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.82 | 7.198% | $142.3804 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.92 | 7.556% | $21.4252 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.88 | $1,005.9434 | $1,005.96 | $1,006.00 | $1,006.00 | |