| 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 | $216.47 | 12.394% | $243.2993 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.40 | 5.332% | $131.033 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.49 | 13.209% | $216.7839 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.62 | 11.322% | $158.7674 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.87 | 4.841% | $84.7849 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.88 | 8.218% | $156.7862 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.25 | 13.695% | $250.4132 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.98 | $1,241.8679 | $1,241.86 | $1,241.90 | $1,241.90 | |