| 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 | $156.49 | 3.518% | $161.9953 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.93 | 12.753% | $280.676 | $280.68 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.84 | 8.110% | $230.1013 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.96 | 10.833% | $209.43 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.31 | 4.646% | $30.6717 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.40 | 12.818% | $201.2673 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.77 | 12.296% | $140.1117 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.70 | $1,254.2533 | $1,254.26 | $1,254.25 | $1,254.30 | |