| 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 | $231.28 | 3.110% | $238.4728 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.97 | 13.824% | $152.49 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.64 | 12.365% | $219.8309 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.61 | 13.870% | $163.5287 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.64 | 6.375% | $70.8883 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.43 | 12.177% | $214.7404 | $214.74 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.55 | 5.762% | $114.8047 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.12 | $1,174.7558 | $1,174.75 | $1,174.80 | $1,174.70 | |