| 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 | $231.50 | 4.690% | $242.3574 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.29 | 3.806% | $116.5638 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.44 | 7.646% | $206.0775 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.65 | 5.266% | $98.5816 | $98.58 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.66 | 11.543% | $240.5536 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.36 | 6.485% | $237.8449 | $237.84 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.32 | 7.782% | $110.2825 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.22 | $1,252.2613 | $1,252.25 | $1,252.30 | $1,252.40 | |