| 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 | $232.30 | 7.317% | $249.2974 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.75 | 4.417% | $135.4811 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.42 | 9.612% | $85.9577 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.58 | 8.152% | $253.703 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.72 | 10.430% | $37.237 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.72 | 9.110% | $192.8192 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.94 | 11.112% | $187.7126 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.43 | $1,142.2080 | $1,142.21 | $1,142.20 | $1,142.20 | |