| 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 | $227.89 | 5.409% | $240.2166 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.26 | 7.114% | $164.1629 | $164.16 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.82 | 7.496% | $101.9277 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.48 | 13.202% | $243.9277 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.91 | 5.778% | $238.9631 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.93 | 4.613% | $192.4147 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.69 | 8.546% | $47.4237 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.98 | $1,229.0364 | $1,229.03 | $1,229.00 | $1,229.00 | |