| 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 | $213.61 | 7.851% | $230.3805 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.60 | 13.801% | $141.796 | $141.80 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.45 | 8.181% | $44.841 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.76 | 13.287% | $142.4697 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.86 | 13.594% | $278.1463 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.95 | 5.834% | $86.731 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.52 | 5.453% | $204.0726 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.75 | $1,128.4371 | $1,128.44 | $1,128.45 | $1,128.40 | |