| 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 | $232.60 | 4.629% | $243.3671 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.72 | 12.540% | $281.0349 | $281.03 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.25 | 9.798% | $156.1877 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.83 | 9.149% | $238.8508 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.80 | 8.511% | $218.9752 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.38 | 13.210% | $280.0589 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.46 | 11.155% | $52.7542 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,340.04 | $1,471.2288 | $1,471.23 | $1,471.25 | $1,471.40 | |