| 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 | $234.30 | 3.387% | $242.2357 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.26 | 4.284% | $235.953 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.35 | 13.244% | $147.6136 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.55 | 11.335% | $134.2143 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.40 | 9.675% | $49.7925 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.96 | 12.728% | $31.5187 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.29 | 9.376% | $204.8503 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.11 | $1,046.1781 | $1,046.17 | $1,046.15 | $1,046.20 | |