| 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 | $246.31 | 3.196% | $254.1821 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.55 | 5.703% | $159.1359 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.73 | 9.809% | $247.8719 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.77 | 4.632% | $257.1541 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.45 | 13.147% | $18.6127 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.76 | 10.236% | $254.3806 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.82 | 8.560% | $21.5166 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.39 | $1,212.8539 | $1,212.85 | $1,212.85 | $1,212.90 | |