| 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 | $234.33 | 3.500% | $242.5316 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.38 | 9.795% | $150.8364 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.96 | 13.495% | $229.2145 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.40 | 11.391% | $261.1005 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.61 | 5.814% | $262.006 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.80 | 11.722% | $39.9965 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.46 | 3.575% | $56.4069 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.94 | $1,242.0924 | $1,242.10 | $1,242.10 | $1,242.00 | |