| 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 | $234.29 | 3.486% | $242.4573 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.80 | 9.869% | $87.6755 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.46 | 7.800% | $244.1239 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.85 | 11.160% | $26.5117 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.74 | 9.557% | $144.3304 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.79 | 8.341% | $141.6992 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.66 | 5.382% | $260.9891 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.59 | $1,147.7871 | $1,147.79 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.80 | |