| 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 | $231.56 | 4.734% | $242.5221 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.30 | 3.601% | $239.6291 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.84 | 5.154% | $121.8104 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.43 | 5.525% | $157.686 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.64 | 11.109% | $260.7062 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.50 | 12.828% | $54.7216 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.97 | 4.768% | $54.4479 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.24 | $1,131.5233 | $1,131.53 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.40 | |