| 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 | $234.59 | 3.770% | $243.434 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.54 | 12.232% | $161.0978 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.36 | 10.380% | $200.1852 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.33 | 10.577% | $112.0477 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.47 | 9.247% | $250.6891 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.36 | 8.173% | $20.9423 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.71 | 11.831% | $253.5321 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.36 | $1,241.9282 | $1,241.93 | $1,242.00 | $1,241.80 | |