| 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 | $217.60 | 5.415% | $229.383 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.96 | 11.502% | $253.0649 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.40 | 4.529% | $240.8348 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.41 | 7.773% | $204.1328 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.36 | 8.508% | $88.2821 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.43 | 11.873% | $167.1718 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.88 | 4.138% | $51.944 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.04 | $1,234.8134 | $1,234.79 | $1,234.85 | $1,234.80 | |