| 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 | $214.35 | 5.520% | $226.1821 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.60 | 13.521% | $237.94 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.75 | 8.789% | $55.2104 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.90 | 7.657% | $269.0348 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.92 | 7.589% | $82.7575 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.86 | 8.168% | $201.041 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.77 | 3.319% | $209.4999 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.15 | $1,281.6657 | $1,281.66 | $1,281.70 | $1,281.60 | |