| 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 | $230.64 | 8.600% | $250.475 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.91 | 4.506% | $142.0341 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.35 | 13.581% | $161.6826 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.89 | 13.792% | $261.5964 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.42 | 5.676% | $61.7359 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.94 | 5.577% | $194.1983 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.75 | 7.276% | $260.4125 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.90 | $1,332.1348 | $1,332.14 | $1,332.20 | $1,332.10 | |