| 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 | $235.82 | 6.638% | $251.4737 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.30 | 11.397% | $224.2422 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.52 | 3.842% | $239.3766 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.38 | 4.125% | $241.9657 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.81 | 8.723% | $240.0713 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.43 | 5.810% | $241.7018 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.67 | 9.428% | $199.8921 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,531.93 | $1,638.7234 | $1,638.72 | $1,638.70 | $1,638.80 | |