| 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 | $242.45 | 12.344% | $272.378 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.49 | 7.339% | $262.4331 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.42 | 11.644% | $185.7979 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.87 | 11.305% | $213.5609 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.66 | 7.114% | $177.4451 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.69 | 7.666% | $234.3781 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.30 | 10.232% | $113.8697 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.88 | $1,459.8628 | $1,459.87 | $1,459.90 | $1,459.90 | |