| 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 | $224.78 | 3.188% | $231.946 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.54 | 12.782% | $253.2407 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.96 | 3.688% | $176.2281 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.26 | 3.838% | $75.0333 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.51 | 7.646% | $56.5249 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.76 | 8.636% | $117.0662 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.89 | 12.188% | $247.8121 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.70 | $1,157.8513 | $1,157.85 | $1,157.85 | $1,157.70 | |