| 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 | $224.75 | 3.153% | $231.8364 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.35 | 10.309% | $271.7462 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 9.217% | $249.4953 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.27 | 7.401% | $256.9784 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.36 | 7.679% | $21.9234 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.65 | 4.114% | $184.9585 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.78 | 13.836% | $71.4662 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.60 | $1,288.4044 | $1,288.42 | $1,288.40 | $1,288.40 | |