| 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 | $247.74 | 3.141% | $255.5215 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.45 | 11.380% | $151.978 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.69 | 10.267% | $168.3667 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.38 | 8.379% | $122.8801 | $122.88 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 10.590% | $274.1968 | $274.20 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.77 | 4.241% | $204.0726 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.26 | 9.220% | $52.7096 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.23 | $1,229.7253 | $1,229.73 | $1,229.70 | $1,229.80 | |