| 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 | $230.45 | 7.375% | $247.4457 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.60 | 3.592% | $176.728 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.39 | 8.859% | $203.9909 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.30 | 9.407% | $130.5226 | $130.52 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.86 | 7.873% | $215.595 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.97 | 3.499% | $153.1475 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 4.581% | $166.7753 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.04 | $1,294.2050 | $1,294.22 | $1,294.25 | $1,294.10 | |