| 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 | $243.42 | 3.342% | $251.5551 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.92 | 4.327% | $195.008 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.84 | 8.800% | $165.2019 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.54 | 13.371% | $219.4182 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.89 | 12.610% | $258.8791 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.88 | 6.152% | $192.0077 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.25 | 8.143% | $253.325 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,420.74 | $1,535.3950 | $1,535.41 | $1,535.40 | $1,535.40 | |