| 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 | $231.89 | 4.452% | $242.2137 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.33 | 3.517% | $176.3205 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.62 | 11.647% | $180.4439 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.98 | 5.480% | $203.5553 | $203.56 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.69 | 13.128% | $13.2247 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.78 | 5.226% | $45.0157 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.78 | 5.421% | $242.2364 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.07 | $1,103.0102 | $1,103.01 | $1,102.95 | $1,102.90 | |