| 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 | $230.70 | 5.538% | $243.4762 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.70 | 3.292% | $13.1181 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 13.104% | $258.3748 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.64 | 8.547% | $116.84 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.87 | 9.803% | $115.1504 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.45 | 8.566% | $252.3617 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.51 | 7.752% | $146.0147 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.31 | $1,145.3359 | $1,145.33 | $1,145.30 | $1,145.40 | |