| 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 | $226.33 | 4.697% | $236.9607 | $236.96 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.54 | 4.613% | $174.2225 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.56 | 10.727% | $260.8285 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.76 | 7.348% | $240.2019 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.90 | 9.364% | $167.2176 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.97 | 8.873% | $132.7924 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.30 | 11.160% | $130.3907 | $130.39 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.36 | $1,342.6143 | $1,342.61 | $1,342.60 | $1,342.60 | |