| 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 | $240.40 | 3.710% | $249.3188 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.68 | 4.869% | $161.1627 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.49 | 4.178% | $227.6185 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.84 | 12.263% | $18.9051 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.93 | 10.753% | $43.1161 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.39 | 12.846% | $201.306 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.80 | 4.445% | $228.5257 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.53 | $1,129.9529 | $1,129.97 | $1,129.90 | $1,129.90 | |