| 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 | $172.88 | 4.203% | $180.1461 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.70 | 3.554% | $250.29 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.69 | 5.735% | $197.3967 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.92 | 12.368% | $223.5224 | $223.52 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.35 | 12.293% | $233.9625 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.62 | 13.115% | $49.3408 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.78 | 10.729% | $256.6477 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.94 | $1,391.3062 | $1,391.31 | $1,391.30 | $1,391.20 | |