| 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 | $157.34 | 3.511% | $162.8642 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.97 | 9.222% | $241.3479 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.66 | 4.867% | $138.0679 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.39 | 8.202% | $266.5989 | $266.60 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.60 | 12.865% | $244.4656 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.90 | 5.162% | $129.2441 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.50 | 3.774% | $108.4438 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.36 | $1,291.0324 | $1,291.03 | $1,291.00 | $1,291.00 | |