| 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 | $238.96 | 3.335% | $246.9293 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.55 | 10.136% | $192.2424 | $192.24 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.76 | 4.712% | $159.9581 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.40 | 12.741% | $195.4929 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.81 | 4.734% | $146.4286 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.92 | 3.114% | $109.2183 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.32 | 11.216% | $257.2649 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.72 | $1,307.5345 | $1,307.53 | $1,307.55 | $1,307.50 | |