| 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 | $232.74 | 4.226% | $242.5756 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.84 | 4.128% | $195.594 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.61 | 6.789% | $183.2606 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.64 | 12.820% | $46.9782 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.89 | 3.668% | $19.5829 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.69 | 12.722% | $139.4258 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.93 | 12.137% | $276.8999 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.34 | $1,104.3170 | $1,104.32 | $1,104.40 | $1,104.40 | |