| 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 | $229.72 | 5.213% | $241.6953 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.47 | 12.300% | $153.2558 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.98 | 9.365% | $21.8511 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.83 | 13.197% | $237.5213 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.29 | 10.364% | $123.9277 | $123.93 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.70 | 4.558% | $252.7167 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.73 | 10.228% | $115.4418 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.72 | $1,146.4097 | $1,146.42 | $1,146.40 | $1,146.40 | |