| 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 | $151.74 | 3.180% | $156.5653 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.50 | 13.635% | $228.9745 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.98 | 4.439% | $238.1 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.64 | 10.740% | $249.8737 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.63 | 7.408% | $11.4175 | $11.42 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.38 | 4.295% | $143.2805 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.80 | 8.186% | $216.1556 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.67 | $1,244.3671 | $1,244.37 | $1,244.30 | $1,244.50 | |