| 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 | $232.67 | 3.676% | $241.2229 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.53 | 6.521% | $94.303 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.69 | 9.812% | $172.0644 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.51 | 12.201% | $250.7805 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.99 | 5.488% | $37.9651 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.75 | 7.111% | $268.5808 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 8.708% | $224.6994 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.84 | $1,289.6161 | $1,289.61 | $1,289.60 | $1,289.70 | |