| 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 | $152.52 | 12.365% | $171.3791 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.58 | 5.604% | $115.7209 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.55 | 5.144% | $122.5453 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.66 | 11.248% | $168.7187 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.80 | 9.196% | $271.6796 | $271.68 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.39 | 3.402% | $133.7918 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.42 | 11.526% | $264.785 | $264.79 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.92 | $1,248.6204 | $1,248.63 | $1,248.65 | $1,248.60 | |