| 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 | $222.67 | 3.866% | $231.2784 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.49 | 10.362% | $53.5145 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.54 | 3.717% | $235.9977 | $236.00 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.72 | 11.794% | $57.8199 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.93 | 12.524% | $209.2159 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.62 | 6.610% | $243.7318 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.45 | 3.414% | $151.4498 | $151.45 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.42 | $1,183.0080 | $1,183.01 | $1,183.00 | $1,182.90 | |