| 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 | $151.48 | 3.244% | $156.394 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.43 | 11.860% | $216.3708 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.77 | 12.542% | $50.3851 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.62 | 8.648% | $46.3058 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.75 | 9.441% | $245.9686 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.84 | 9.615% | $10.7861 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.28 | 3.381% | $203.95 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.17 | $930.1604 | $930.17 | $930.15 | $930.30 | |