| 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 | $231.28 | 3.750% | $239.953 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.60 | 8.217% | $175.9608 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.39 | 8.378% | $161.9059 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 9.779% | $42.4076 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.74 | 9.345% | $239.1813 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.69 | 4.854% | $229.3052 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.74 | 13.591% | $198.4889 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.07 | $1,287.2027 | $1,287.21 | $1,287.20 | $1,287.30 | |