| 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 | $230.90 | 5.308% | $243.1562 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.77 | 7.462% | $265.184 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.73 | 6.738% | $189.7054 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.88 | 5.113% | $20.8965 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 9.716% | $187.0658 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.90 | 10.289% | $266.7891 | $266.79 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.30 | 11.595% | $55.0163 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.98 | $1,227.8133 | $1,227.83 | $1,227.80 | $1,227.90 | |