| 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 | $217.95 | 5.183% | $229.2463 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.93 | 13.700% | $220.4984 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 11.580% | $245.9446 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.92 | 13.127% | $115.299 | $115.30 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.35 | 6.627% | $144.3196 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.60 | 12.213% | $212.7558 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.79 | 7.669% | $216.1886 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.96 | $1,384.2523 | $1,384.26 | $1,384.25 | $1,384.20 | |