| 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 | $235.25 | 3.381% | $243.2038 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.70 | 9.494% | $258.0774 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.29 | 3.618% | $82.1587 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.70 | 4.277% | $179.0436 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.36 | 3.832% | $228.8042 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.66 | 10.191% | $38.1922 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.75 | 4.800% | $119.21 | $119.21 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.71 | $1,148.6899 | $1,148.68 | $1,148.70 | $1,148.70 | |