| 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 | $214.67 | 9.206% | $234.4325 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.83 | 3.463% | $147.7762 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.32 | 12.529% | $155.6501 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.72 | 10.539% | $83.7001 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.57 | 10.235% | $251.9641 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.99 | 7.294% | $195.2644 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.53 | 11.387% | $187.7205 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.63 | $1,256.5079 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.60 | |