| 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 | $228.70 | 7.187% | $245.1367 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.41 | 13.419% | $48.101 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.96 | 7.619% | $131.2521 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.91 | 13.643% | $209.0008 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.57 | 4.176% | $139.1479 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.97 | 5.752% | $260.1182 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.49 | 6.306% | $154.6646 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.01 | $1,187.4213 | $1,187.42 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.40 | |