| 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 | $158.54 | 3.171% | $163.5673 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.64 | 13.547% | $281.1878 | $281.19 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.78 | 6.420% | $197.7071 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.60 | 12.706% | $135.9234 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.63 | 5.283% | $30.1425 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 5.499% | $181.4055 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.38 | 10.496% | $249.0359 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.52 | $1,238.9695 | $1,238.98 | $1,238.95 | $1,238.90 | |