| 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 | $232.41 | 3.253% | $239.9703 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.99 | 13.191% | $185.6219 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.60 | 6.161% | $249.0537 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.38 | 12.828% | $210.2888 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.28 | 10.478% | $33.4527 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.48 | 7.196% | $147.3731 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.74 | 11.332% | $95.4561 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.88 | $1,161.2166 | $1,161.21 | $1,161.15 | $1,161.40 | |