| 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 | $243.82 | 3.440% | $252.2074 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.61 | 8.237% | $167.3452 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.72 | 7.587% | $187.976 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.46 | 12.290% | $167.8286 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.81 | 7.732% | $144.1562 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.37 | 10.599% | $161.8838 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.65 | 8.634% | $131.0669 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.44 | $1,212.4641 | $1,212.48 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.50 | |