| 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 | $232.69 | 4.175% | $242.4048 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.68 | 10.112% | $93.2428 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.62 | 13.475% | $260.5613 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.86 | 4.306% | $19.6721 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.85 | 11.658% | $264.462 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.67 | 7.406% | $186.532 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.57 | 11.342% | $160.9671 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.94 | $1,227.8421 | $1,227.83 | $1,227.80 | $1,227.90 | |