| 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 | $241.49 | 8.269% | $261.4588 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.68 | 12.788% | $169.949 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.31 | 3.329% | $196.6454 | $196.65 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.70 | 6.795% | $115.0182 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.76 | 13.631% | $224.7167 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.88 | 4.732% | $98.3224 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.88 | 8.573% | $132.3288 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.70 | $1,198.4393 | $1,198.45 | $1,198.40 | $1,198.30 | |