| 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 | $228.36 | 3.590% | $236.5581 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.65 | 6.844% | $258.1885 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.32 | 5.603% | $172.4708 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.38 | 13.157% | $136.2184 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.25 | 12.643% | $183.8897 | $183.89 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.29 | 13.148% | $141.7631 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.51 | 11.464% | $149.9302 | $149.93 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.76 | $1,279.0188 | $1,279.02 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.10 | |