| 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 | $233.35 | 4.127% | $242.9804 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.40 | 6.670% | $148.698 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.49 | 5.166% | $61.5116 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.51 | 13.719% | $180.256 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.71 | 9.458% | $261.2872 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.75 | 9.548% | $64.3595 | $64.36 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.65 | 7.693% | $254.8555 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.86 | $1,213.9482 | $1,213.96 | $1,213.95 | $1,214.10 | |