| 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 | $231.89 | 3.423% | $239.8276 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.28 | 5.814% | $262.715 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.85 | 4.543% | $205.7929 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.96 | 10.823% | $14.3627 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.49 | 8.671% | $145.0649 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.32 | 6.795% | $242.7664 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.85 | 8.198% | $74.4943 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.64 | $1,185.0238 | $1,185.02 | $1,185.00 | $1,185.10 | |