| 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 | $235.54 | 3.149% | $242.9572 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.52 | 6.864% | $184.3618 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.36 | 6.643% | $79.2997 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.74 | 3.802% | $230.1706 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.96 | 8.632% | $170.5088 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.80 | 5.406% | $208.4931 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.76 | 5.370% | $51.3784 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.68 | $1,167.1696 | $1,167.17 | $1,167.15 | $1,167.30 | |