| 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 | $234.73 | 3.230% | $242.3118 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.45 | 3.297% | $239.0809 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.67 | 7.842% | $244.4455 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.98 | 6.420% | $125.5543 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.72 | 6.808% | $250.6997 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.42 | 9.104% | $52.8282 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.87 | 12.220% | $116.5629 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.84 | $1,271.4833 | $1,271.48 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.50 | |