| 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 | $209.31 | 6.738% | $223.4133 | $223.41 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.85 | 3.161% | $119.512 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.57 | 4.418% | $186.4592 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.37 | 8.774% | $254.9336 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.33 | 13.538% | $151.3802 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.77 | 6.391% | $121.041 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.36 | 3.539% | $184.6722 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.56 | $1,241.4115 | $1,241.40 | $1,241.40 | $1,241.40 | |