| 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 | $237.46 | 3.772% | $246.417 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.44 | 3.556% | $247.9545 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.33 | 4.232% | $239.0352 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.28 | 8.589% | $214.2244 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.47 | 12.847% | $11.8151 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.31 | 8.342% | $97.8437 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.35 | 11.842% | $92.1019 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.64 | $1,149.3918 | $1,149.39 | $1,149.35 | $1,149.30 | |