| 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 | $239.67 | 12.573% | $269.8037 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.75 | 9.207% | $155.893 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.28 | 10.177% | $123.7067 | $123.71 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.97 | 9.153% | $130.9509 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.30 | 4.592% | $242.9672 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.38 | 3.353% | $177.1264 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.36 | 6.800% | $42.0365 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.71 | $1,142.4844 | $1,142.49 | $1,142.50 | $1,142.50 | |