| 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 | $235.47 | 3.452% | $243.5984 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.49 | 13.436% | $57.2738 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.80 | 10.390% | $58.2859 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.51 | 12.492% | $113.0657 | $113.07 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.55 | 8.504% | $180.7134 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.48 | 10.441% | $228.0386 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.47 | 5.737% | $238.4052 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.77 | $1,119.3810 | $1,119.39 | $1,119.35 | $1,119.40 | |