| 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 | $234.71 | 3.202% | $242.2254 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.52 | 6.545% | $204.055 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.51 | 9.236% | $207.0131 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.65 | 8.862% | $205.3682 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.98 | 13.868% | $232.2679 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.87 | 5.497% | $207.6919 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.63 | 5.730% | $182.5217 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,377.87 | $1,481.1432 | $1,481.15 | $1,481.10 | $1,481.20 | |