| 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 | $231.26 | 5.135% | $243.1352 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.59 | 13.326% | $127.5937 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.38 | 3.585% | $159.9145 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.91 | 13.496% | $146.3077 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.64 | 9.596% | $9.4691 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.74 | 11.326% | $263.5532 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.80 | 11.553% | $273.0817 | $273.08 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.32 | $1,223.0551 | $1,223.05 | $1,223.05 | $1,223.10 | |