| 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 | $236.78 | 4.665% | $247.8258 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.29 | 8.300% | $167.0961 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.68 | 4.771% | $122.2468 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.57 | 8.386% | $161.0291 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.90 | 12.136% | $223.0385 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.51 | 9.808% | $217.9799 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.36 | 13.310% | $137.513 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.09 | $1,276.7292 | $1,276.74 | $1,276.80 | $1,276.60 | |