| 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 | $231.93 | 3.245% | $239.4561 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.53 | 8.199% | $50.345 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.84 | 10.578% | $143.5745 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.65 | 8.562% | $211.3159 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.51 | 8.819% | $93.0511 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.40 | 12.427% | $226.428 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.48 | 8.868% | $197.5736 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.34 | $1,161.7442 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.70 | $1,161.80 | |