| 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 | $145.35 | 12.300% | $163.2281 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.70 | 12.834% | $137.319 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.27 | 12.268% | $127.166 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.60 | 10.368% | $165.1105 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.50 | 12.662% | $248.4197 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.76 | 6.389% | $238.056 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.81 | 10.530% | $215.3235 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.99 | $1,294.6228 | $1,294.63 | $1,294.55 | $1,294.60 | |