| 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 | $239.40 | 6.272% | $254.4152 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.48 | 8.611% | $185.16 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.97 | 12.378% | $246.0741 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.39 | 3.165% | $218.0805 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.25 | 13.176% | $43.2898 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.35 | 11.392% | $151.883 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.61 | 11.203% | $163.0347 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.45 | $1,261.9373 | $1,261.93 | $1,261.95 | $1,262.00 | |