| 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 | $233.94 | 3.633% | $242.439 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.84 | 11.315% | $29.8769 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.89 | 5.375% | $144.2478 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.55 | 13.104% | $87.7122 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.59 | 8.443% | $252.2276 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 13.290% | $270.5592 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 13.654% | $164.321 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.21 | $1,191.3837 | $1,191.39 | $1,191.40 | $1,191.30 | |