| 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 | $234.43 | 9.294% | $256.2179 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.46 | 5.372% | $236.518 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.83 | 10.598% | $227.6439 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.73 | 7.580% | $180.4439 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.39 | 11.530% | $24.9716 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.44 | 8.637% | $160.1744 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 7.284% | $246.2919 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.85 | $1,332.2616 | $1,332.25 | $1,332.20 | $1,332.20 | |