| 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 | $230.29 | 5.289% | $242.47 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.87 | 10.373% | $72.7027 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.87 | 3.408% | $165.3184 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.52 | 4.710% | $237.1891 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.67 | 8.103% | $19.1018 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.45 | 4.523% | $240.8733 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.60 | 3.613% | $223.3896 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.27 | $1,201.0449 | $1,201.04 | $1,201.00 | $1,201.10 | |