| 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 | $224.26 | 3.371% | $231.8198 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.25 | 3.260% | $84.9314 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.97 | 10.136% | $210.3267 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.37 | 5.873% | $175.0822 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.59 | 10.398% | $271.1264 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.68 | 8.187% | $150.0337 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.34 | 8.619% | $128.5397 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.46 | $1,251.8599 | $1,251.86 | $1,251.95 | $1,251.70 | |