| 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 | $217.29 | 4.206% | $226.4292 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.50 | 7.319% | $188.3448 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.50 | 7.698% | $204.0877 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.97 | 4.578% | $250.9558 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.25 | 4.153% | $135.6593 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.97 | 6.833% | $189.0624 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.86 | 4.193% | $21.7347 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.34 | $1,216.2739 | $1,216.27 | $1,216.30 | $1,216.30 | |