| 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 | $223.72 | 7.792% | $241.1523 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.48 | 6.696% | $88.0029 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.52 | 8.719% | $67.9711 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.88 | 5.425% | $238.134 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.87 | 11.215% | $187.8088 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.83 | 12.466% | $282.0985 | $282.10 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.36 | 7.102% | $170.6777 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.66 | $1,275.8453 | $1,275.84 | $1,275.85 | $1,275.90 | |