| 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 | $233.84 | 5.807% | $247.4191 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.70 | 13.873% | $213.7396 | $213.74 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.74 | 3.768% | $74.4432 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.70 | 4.851% | $146.4768 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.89 | 9.300% | $246.8978 | $246.90 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.92 | 7.606% | $35.4239 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.25 | 8.724% | $178.5792 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.04 | $1,142.9796 | $1,142.98 | $1,143.00 | $1,142.90 | |