| 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 | $235.58 | 6.413% | $250.6877 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.27 | 11.698% | $43.8638 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.57 | 11.755% | $167.152 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.47 | 13.565% | $149.3039 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.64 | 13.341% | $191.1383 | $191.14 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.71 | 13.599% | $257.5403 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.94 | 3.534% | $224.6067 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.18 | $1,284.2927 | $1,284.29 | $1,284.30 | $1,284.30 | |