| 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 | $234.67 | 11.368% | $261.3473 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.28 | 5.259% | $202.392 | $202.39 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.26 | 5.747% | $88.045 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.85 | 13.643% | $28.2403 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.94 | 13.587% | $254.3667 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.32 | 4.664% | $39.0606 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.78 | 13.730% | $269.2899 | $269.29 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.10 | $1,142.7418 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.70 | |