| 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 | $223.77 | 3.825% | $232.3292 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.45 | 6.122% | $248.803 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.83 | 11.739% | $254.575 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.50 | 6.372% | $170.7271 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.76 | 8.532% | $272.1548 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.60 | 7.782% | $190.343 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.78 | 3.850% | $170.0855 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,437.69 | $1,539.0176 | $1,539.02 | $1,539.10 | $1,539.00 | |