| 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 | $223.53 | 5.424% | $235.6543 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.85 | 4.478% | $214.0232 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.98 | 10.755% | $230.3482 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.61 | 3.117% | $72.8109 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.41 | 13.747% | $270.0468 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.75 | 12.767% | $127.1448 | $127.14 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.84 | 12.574% | $160.8007 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.97 | $1,310.8289 | $1,310.82 | $1,310.80 | $1,310.70 | |