| 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 | $246.29 | 4.122% | $256.4421 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.76 | 6.807% | $187.724 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.40 | 5.335% | $170.0107 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.26 | 7.770% | $139.3035 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.39 | 10.133% | $172.237 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.51 | 13.422% | $141.2217 | $141.22 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.63 | 12.660% | $218.1436 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.24 | $1,285.0826 | $1,285.07 | $1,285.05 | $1,284.90 | |