| 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 | $247.27 | 3.630% | $256.2459 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.90 | 3.206% | $178.4432 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.26 | 13.585% | $130.9181 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.80 | 12.410% | $151.5287 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.72 | 12.445% | $212.2062 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.37 | 12.693% | $197.6297 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.67 | 3.198% | $48.1625 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.99 | $1,175.1343 | $1,175.14 | $1,175.15 | $1,175.00 | |