| 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 | $220.93 | 4.670% | $231.2474 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.59 | 11.647% | $267.495 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.50 | 7.852% | $205.4581 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.83 | 10.426% | $159.93 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.55 | 9.562% | $259.1689 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.84 | 12.768% | $158.8225 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.95 | 6.241% | $89.1893 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.19 | $1,371.3112 | $1,371.32 | $1,371.30 | $1,371.30 | |