| 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 | $250.58 | 5.416% | $264.1514 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.57 | 7.429% | $166.053 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.78 | 5.735% | $258.8181 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.61 | 9.406% | $201.9744 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.81 | 11.610% | $168.319 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.81 | 3.834% | $142.0553 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.54 | 6.430% | $234.7207 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,342.70 | $1,436.0919 | $1,436.09 | $1,436.00 | $1,436.20 | |