| 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 | $235.47 | 4.361% | $245.7388 | $245.74 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.36 | 4.557% | $43.2448 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.70 | 5.512% | $234.9752 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.38 | 10.250% | $9.239 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.98 | 6.533% | $187.4768 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.98 | 9.153% | $229.1995 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.33 | 13.831% | $221.2078 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.20 | $1,171.0819 | $1,171.09 | $1,171.15 | $1,171.00 | |