| 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 | $233.60 | 4.575% | $244.2872 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.84 | 12.873% | $155.5841 | $155.58 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.82 | 3.553% | $239.021 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.64 | 7.827% | $199.0918 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 7.199% | $159.4049 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.61 | 6.303% | $43.1696 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.45 | 5.604% | $189.5064 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.66 | $1,230.0650 | $1,230.06 | $1,230.05 | $1,230.10 | |