| 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 | $234.84 | 3.126% | $242.1811 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.72 | 7.364% | $225.1638 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.50 | 7.739% | $223.5584 | $223.56 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.79 | 8.514% | $211.3744 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.72 | 5.201% | $256.3959 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.63 | 12.514% | $234.738 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.32 | 3.715% | $77.081 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,373.52 | $1,470.4926 | $1,470.49 | $1,470.50 | $1,470.60 | |