| 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 | $235.83 | 3.655% | $244.4496 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.28 | 5.324% | $196.1975 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.67 | 12.181% | $217.2609 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.82 | 10.575% | $30.762 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.80 | 3.300% | $82.4334 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.99 | 7.404% | $258.8329 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.79 | 12.783% | $224.2013 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.18 | $1,254.1376 | $1,254.13 | $1,254.15 | $1,254.10 | |