| 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 | $226.36 | 3.144% | $233.4768 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.40 | 6.246% | $234.1662 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.52 | 7.360% | $257.1487 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.56 | 6.715% | $262.0494 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.74 | 12.290% | $114.2438 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.40 | 10.234% | $115.0843 | $115.08 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.99 | 7.292% | $36.4686 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.97 | $1,252.6378 | $1,252.64 | $1,252.65 | $1,252.60 | |