| 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 | $203.58 | 7.225% | $218.2887 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.35 | 10.106% | $121.502 | $121.50 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.79 | 3.692% | $161.5418 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.51 | 4.209% | $146.4241 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.52 | 4.104% | $85.9066 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.97 | 4.689% | $245.9877 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.86 | 11.748% | $278.0961 | $278.10 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.58 | $1,257.7470 | $1,257.75 | $1,257.75 | $1,257.70 | |