| 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 | $247.93 | 4.381% | $258.7918 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.65 | 3.839% | $227.044 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.74 | 7.198% | $201.2535 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.49 | 13.809% | $65.4288 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.70 | 12.477% | $161.6294 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.92 | 4.740% | $147.5996 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.80 | 6.381% | $169.9968 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.23 | $1,231.7439 | $1,231.74 | $1,231.80 | $1,231.70 | |