| 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 | $214.28 | 8.489% | $232.4702 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.61 | 13.700% | $244.0116 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.84 | 8.737% | $31.3598 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.67 | 7.768% | $122.4999 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.62 | 4.658% | $140.8906 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.93 | 4.179% | $230.1627 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.78 | 3.688% | $216.4798 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.73 | $1,217.8746 | $1,217.87 | $1,217.85 | $1,218.00 | |