| 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 | $241.69 | 5.638% | $255.3165 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.69 | 12.590% | $224.831 | $224.83 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.78 | 6.638% | $232.2362 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.56 | 10.434% | $92.2787 | $92.28 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.97 | 5.732% | $34.8598 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.86 | 8.630% | $198.6408 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.65 | 4.739% | $149.4102 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.20 | $1,187.5732 | $1,187.58 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.50 | |