| 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 | $232.45 | 3.345% | $240.2255 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.56 | 5.777% | $232.244 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.40 | 12.731% | $227.0402 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.70 | 3.634% | $191.412 | $191.41 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.72 | 11.442% | $169.0798 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.43 | 7.314% | $31.5825 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.54 | 11.459% | $197.8843 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.80 | $1,289.4683 | $1,289.46 | $1,289.55 | $1,289.40 | |