| 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 | $70.58 | 8.125% | $76.3146 | $76.31 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.40 | 3.524% | $219.885 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.30 | 3.643% | $225.2162 | $225.22 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.71 | 3.402% | $216.8443 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.95 | 12.636% | $111.4533 | $111.45 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.69 | 13.631% | $48.5091 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 9.418% | $239.2643 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.30 | $1,137.4868 | $1,137.48 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.50 | |