| 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 | $229.27 | 8.312% | $248.3269 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.25 | 5.537% | $36.1464 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.48 | 13.175% | $163.5152 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.89 | 6.256% | $260.2103 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.98 | 7.302% | $163.0776 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.34 | 9.842% | $172.8254 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.71 | 13.681% | $275.9152 | $275.92 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.92 | $1,320.0170 | $1,320.04 | $1,320.05 | $1,319.90 | |