| 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 | $217.81 | 3.530% | $225.4987 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.55 | 6.353% | $199.4651 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.43 | 13.830% | $110.9046 | $110.90 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.28 | 6.509% | $218.6417 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.30 | 7.789% | $108.1124 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.99 | 12.561% | $261.1303 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.60 | 11.855% | $262.4118 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.96 | $1,386.1646 | $1,386.16 | $1,386.15 | $1,386.10 | |