| 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 | $218.26 | 4.750% | $228.6274 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.29 | 4.337% | $117.16 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.74 | 3.118% | $258.5581 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.97 | 6.484% | $67.053 | $67.05 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.97 | 5.625% | $85.5246 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.49 | 5.369% | $217.5764 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.59 | 12.174% | $245.2011 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.31 | $1,219.7006 | $1,219.70 | $1,219.70 | $1,219.80 | |