| 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 | $242.80 | 4.252% | $253.1239 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.47 | 9.184% | $268.014 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.85 | 6.396% | $138.1552 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.34 | 3.373% | $175.0518 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.29 | 3.171% | $230.3705 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.26 | 3.515% | $202.1234 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.30 | 8.538% | $160.9619 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.31 | $1,427.8007 | $1,427.79 | $1,427.70 | $1,427.90 | |