| 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 | $242.85 | 8.360% | $263.1523 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.98 | 7.624% | $186.168 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.61 | 13.833% | $267.0636 | $267.06 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.92 | 3.375% | $242.8486 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.96 | 6.109% | $215.3588 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.79 | 3.231% | $176.3082 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.63 | 10.610% | $99.1397 | $99.14 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,348.74 | $1,450.0392 | $1,450.04 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.10 | |