| 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 | $222.63 | 5.229% | $234.2713 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.75 | 6.569% | $215.003 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.75 | 4.404% | $197.0626 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.80 | 5.419% | $46.1735 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.52 | 7.608% | $10.2443 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.62 | 7.481% | $253.2467 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.57 | 10.784% | $260.9739 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.64 | $1,216.9753 | $1,216.96 | $1,216.90 | $1,217.00 | |