| 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 | $243.48 | 3.335% | $251.6001 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.29 | 5.631% | $19.3199 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.26 | 12.729% | $176.1503 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.77 | 12.118% | $200.4333 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.84 | 11.442% | $117.9502 | $117.95 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.36 | 6.418% | $239.8236 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.86 | 8.460% | $196.1608 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.86 | $1,201.4382 | $1,201.43 | $1,201.40 | $1,201.50 | |