| 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 | $236.35 | 3.487% | $244.5915 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.77 | 11.651% | $223.0452 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.28 | 12.585% | $278.4002 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.99 | 5.242% | $155.7476 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.58 | 7.275% | $215.1722 | $215.17 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.67 | 11.601% | $225.0657 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.69 | 7.405% | $189.7739 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,410.33 | $1,531.7963 | $1,531.80 | $1,531.75 | $1,531.80 | |