| 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 | $228.96 | 3.139% | $236.1471 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.59 | 5.295% | $89.069 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.29 | 4.534% | $136.1973 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.70 | 13.805% | $202.2315 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.45 | 4.192% | $218.2301 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.78 | 9.807% | $190.8226 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.56 | 7.525% | $247.9096 | $247.91 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.33 | $1,320.6072 | $1,320.61 | $1,320.60 | $1,320.50 | |