| 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 | $159.40 | 3.736% | $165.3552 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.87 | 9.269% | $215.1179 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.34 | 6.650% | $263.7881 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.76 | 10.447% | $51.645 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.28 | 4.520% | $54.6431 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.59 | 8.161% | $267.7958 | $267.80 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.97 | 3.616% | $229.9964 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.21 | $1,248.3415 | $1,248.36 | $1,248.35 | $1,248.30 | |