| 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 | $230.60 | 5.128% | $242.4252 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.25 | 11.871% | $180.392 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.53 | 11.297% | $159.7446 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.80 | 3.461% | $206.7151 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.77 | 4.774% | $25.9525 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.31 | 11.765% | $116.5821 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.45 | 11.779% | $180.4672 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.71 | $1,112.2787 | $1,112.28 | $1,112.30 | $1,112.30 | |