| 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 | $247.69 | 3.675% | $256.7926 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.69 | 5.591% | $218.246 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.81 | 12.362% | $115.5194 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.76 | 6.251% | $246.2473 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.31 | 3.240% | $28.1948 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.48 | 13.469% | $39.1241 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.34 | 10.273% | $242.9755 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.08 | $1,147.0997 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.00 | |