| 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 | $234.31 | 3.316% | $242.0797 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.91 | 13.768% | $244.4988 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.51 | 4.337% | $152.8641 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.30 | 4.708% | $176.2236 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.89 | 9.288% | $200.9697 | $200.97 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.54 | 6.266% | $32.4536 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.86 | 4.674% | $257.3515 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.32 | $1,306.4410 | $1,306.43 | $1,306.40 | $1,306.60 | |