| 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 | $224.50 | 5.250% | $236.2863 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.66 | 3.188% | $188.4832 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.37 | 10.308% | $162.5609 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.92 | 7.553% | $127.902 | $127.90 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.43 | 5.293% | $239.4679 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.67 | 12.242% | $188.1962 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.94 | 6.506% | $63.8397 | $63.84 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.49 | $1,206.7362 | $1,206.74 | $1,206.75 | $1,206.80 | |