| 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 | $246.40 | 3.340% | $254.6298 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.63 | 4.404% | $177.1005 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.73 | 12.282% | $149.0319 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.50 | 13.692% | $157.4634 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.57 | 13.325% | $171.7667 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.40 | 7.284% | $199.9774 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.45 | 4.796% | $125.1788 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.68 | $1,235.1485 | $1,235.15 | $1,235.20 | $1,235.20 | |