| 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 | $214.31 | 8.432% | $232.3806 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.76 | 4.644% | $179.7365 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.98 | 13.471% | $80.5417 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.88 | 4.870% | $72.2345 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.72 | 8.582% | $228.804 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.79 | 3.614% | $208.0466 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.52 | 8.692% | $140.7779 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.96 | $1,142.5218 | $1,142.52 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.40 | |