| 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 | $233.58 | 3.765% | $242.3743 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.36 | 3.323% | $179.1208 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.59 | 10.113% | $217.5723 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.70 | 4.727% | $243.6997 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.88 | 10.844% | $145.0726 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 9.772% | $274.1665 | $274.17 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.94 | 5.781% | $209.3829 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,415.81 | $1,511.3891 | $1,511.38 | $1,511.30 | $1,511.50 | |