| 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 | $222.28 | 5.259% | $233.9697 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.95 | 13.373% | $123.5199 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.81 | 10.805% | $173.7533 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.70 | 13.473% | $182.3511 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.99 | 13.505% | $163.4358 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.96 | 9.600% | $135.8602 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 6.723% | $247.2238 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.34 | $1,260.1138 | $1,260.11 | $1,260.05 | $1,260.20 | |