| 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 | $224.40 | 4.245% | $233.9258 | $233.93 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.48 | 6.602% | $165.7448 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.68 | 13.318% | $156.0162 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.80 | 7.531% | $94.4122 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.44 | 13.186% | $261.9577 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.67 | 7.502% | $23.2957 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.70 | 10.113% | $249.6262 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.17 | $1,184.9786 | $1,184.99 | $1,185.00 | $1,184.90 | |