| 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 | $232.25 | 4.625% | $242.9916 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.84 | 9.701% | $163.279 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.36 | 8.224% | $92.38 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.60 | 13.448% | $262.7456 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.53 | 4.708% | $119.9221 | $119.92 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.86 | 6.135% | $225.919 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.96 | 12.640% | $109.2157 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.40 | $1,216.4530 | $1,216.46 | $1,216.45 | $1,216.40 | |