| 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 | $239.50 | 5.312% | $252.2222 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.72 | 9.189% | $250.829 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.59 | 13.840% | $271.6109 | $271.61 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.92 | 8.174% | $190.2997 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.26 | 9.768% | $181.4026 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.74 | 8.166% | $90.5782 | $90.58 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.46 | 5.295% | $231.0804 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,352.19 | $1,468.0230 | $1,468.02 | $1,468.05 | $1,468.00 | |