| 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 | $177.74 | 3.683% | $184.2862 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.35 | 8.547% | $215.303 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.67 | 10.850% | $159.2582 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.27 | 3.608% | $242.7225 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.49 | 12.694% | $112.1193 | $112.12 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 6.376% | $50.6988 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.67 | 4.537% | $239.0448 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.85 | $1,203.4328 | $1,203.43 | $1,203.40 | $1,203.40 | |