| 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 | $234.28 | 5.494% | $247.1513 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.87 | 10.215% | $272.0878 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.31 | 10.800% | $153.2475 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.74 | 3.648% | $186.2969 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.40 | 3.257% | $156.3311 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.90 | 12.360% | $133.596 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.76 | 7.862% | $45.0432 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.26 | $1,193.7538 | $1,193.76 | $1,193.80 | $1,193.70 | |