| 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 | $212.64 | 3.638% | $220.3758 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.75 | 9.511% | $31.4844 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.28 | 12.726% | $150.2412 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.78 | 8.789% | $179.2625 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.49 | 12.455% | $273.8167 | $273.82 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.70 | 10.248% | $163.9388 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.76 | 3.483% | $133.2447 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.40 | $1,152.3641 | $1,152.36 | $1,152.40 | $1,152.30 | |