| 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 | $247.82 | 3.334% | $256.0823 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.31 | 9.588% | $226.091 | $226.09 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.67 | 12.478% | $170.5954 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.88 | 5.782% | $81.3252 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.60 | 4.167% | $237.0841 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.37 | 10.122% | $55.4685 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.62 | 8.456% | $202.4006 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.27 | $1,229.0471 | $1,229.05 | $1,229.10 | $1,229.10 | |