| 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 | $234.72 | 3.288% | $242.4376 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.48 | 7.771% | $54.4028 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.98 | 4.473% | $114.8994 | $114.90 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.43 | 9.872% | $174.0702 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.73 | 13.751% | $269.2827 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.46 | 5.151% | $126.6649 | $126.66 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.33 | 7.555% | $215.4649 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.13 | $1,197.2225 | $1,197.21 | $1,197.20 | $1,197.30 | |