| 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 | $205.30 | 4.478% | $214.4933 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.64 | 4.837% | $228.1672 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.28 | 4.115% | $140.8468 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.43 | 7.663% | $219.0188 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.76 | 12.376% | $60.4133 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.81 | 12.303% | $131.1811 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.36 | 10.597% | $33.5772 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.58 | $1,027.6977 | $1,027.70 | $1,027.70 | $1,027.70 | |