| 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 | $217.27 | 5.143% | $228.4442 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.83 | 12.543% | $245.1524 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.90 | 13.533% | $25.9991 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.50 | 4.279% | $10.9493 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.55 | 4.240% | $36.0149 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.92 | 12.590% | $61.8344 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.34 | 8.283% | $17.6934 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.31 | $626.0877 | $626.07 | $626.10 | $626.00 | |