| 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 | $235.96 | 3.319% | $243.7915 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.49 | 3.378% | $237.2422 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.78 | 13.220% | $170.7131 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.99 | 8.805% | $172.9891 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.56 | 13.323% | $261.2775 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.64 | 7.460% | $234.9505 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.69 | 11.857% | $179.743 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,385.11 | $1,500.7069 | $1,500.70 | $1,500.75 | $1,500.70 | |