| 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 | $224.73 | 3.800% | $233.2697 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.61 | 3.319% | $24.3936 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.84 | 6.253% | $190.0229 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.89 | 10.519% | $147.9739 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.36 | 7.731% | $263.2515 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.85 | 11.467% | $240.6015 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.50 | 10.827% | $53.7511 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.78 | $1,153.2642 | $1,153.25 | $1,153.20 | $1,153.40 | |