| 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 | $228.39 | 3.536% | $236.4659 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.46 | 5.845% | $199.4755 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.73 | 12.250% | $243.2794 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.29 | 9.594% | $62.7864 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.34 | 10.655% | $198.4487 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.72 | 5.569% | $180.2274 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.79 | 6.332% | $173.0979 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.72 | $1,293.7812 | $1,293.80 | $1,293.85 | $1,293.80 | |