| 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 | $232.66 | 3.683% | $241.2289 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.75 | 9.392% | $232.7315 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.35 | 8.856% | $224.6244 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.72 | 4.136% | $9.0807 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.77 | 3.729% | $192.6974 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.98 | 5.791% | $85.6696 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 12.325% | $232.1758 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.93 | $1,218.2083 | $1,218.21 | $1,218.25 | $1,218.20 | |