| 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 | $226.81 | 3.799% | $235.4265 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.88 | 6.282% | $197.557 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.48 | 8.159% | $255.7744 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.64 | 9.110% | $185.0942 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.45 | 12.322% | $277.9408 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.54 | 8.818% | $69.143 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.38 | 7.584% | $21.9256 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.18 | $1,242.8615 | $1,242.86 | $1,242.90 | $1,242.80 | |