| 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 | $117.64 | 3.469% | $121.7209 | $121.72 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.49 | 12.825% | $261.1786 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.91 | 10.286% | $202.827 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.98 | 4.768% | $160.2741 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.87 | 6.296% | $216.7057 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.96 | 7.583% | $250.6254 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.56 | 11.212% | $45.1076 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.41 | $1,258.4393 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.40 | |