| 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 | $223.87 | 3.725% | $232.2092 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.30 | 9.718% | $173.6836 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.34 | 4.317% | $234.0248 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.27 | 4.562% | $183.2658 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.69 | 7.160% | $266.4962 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.89 | 4.250% | $205.2578 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.73 | 8.564% | $247.2328 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,455.09 | $1,542.1702 | $1,542.17 | $1,542.15 | $1,542.20 | |