| 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 | $216.43 | 8.808% | $235.4932 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.72 | 5.838% | $212.438 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.81 | 3.338% | $172.3781 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.70 | 11.345% | $272.4612 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.44 | 12.820% | $122.342 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.89 | 12.667% | $112.5431 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.99 | 9.332% | $15.2955 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.98 | $1,142.9511 | $1,142.95 | $1,143.00 | $1,142.90 | |