| 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 | $135.65 | 5.588% | $143.2301 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.63 | 5.505% | $176.858 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.52 | 9.841% | $33.5235 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.71 | 8.617% | $247.3318 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.98 | 12.725% | $260.3722 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.66 | 4.118% | $215.1703 | $215.17 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.89 | 6.804% | $222.0348 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.04 | $1,298.5207 | $1,298.51 | $1,298.50 | $1,298.50 | |