| 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 | $229.74 | 5.673% | $242.7732 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.99 | 8.318% | $257.786 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.37 | 6.760% | $252.3486 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.44 | 5.517% | $139.7467 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.26 | 3.336% | $185.2401 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.39 | 12.392% | $176.8938 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.76 | 11.728% | $257.8235 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,403.95 | $1,512.6119 | $1,512.61 | $1,512.60 | $1,512.50 | |