| 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 | $217.52 | 6.430% | $231.5065 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.77 | 5.537% | $232.994 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.55 | 11.664% | $207.1926 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.37 | 9.451% | $230.2521 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.93 | 11.128% | $198.8413 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.42 | 5.308% | $236.3322 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.61 | 7.142% | $154.938 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.17 | $1,492.0567 | $1,492.05 | $1,492.10 | $1,492.00 | |