| 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 | $234.53 | 3.418% | $242.5462 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.40 | 11.274% | $47.1802 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.43 | 10.403% | $94.3173 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.26 | 7.557% | $148.7083 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.56 | 7.594% | $235.1574 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.70 | 7.509% | $186.7431 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.43 | 11.436% | $179.8911 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.31 | $1,134.5436 | $1,134.55 | $1,134.55 | $1,134.50 | |