| 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 | $227.52 | 6.240% | $241.7172 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.73 | 3.119% | $178.1174 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.43 | 13.498% | $183.2198 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.34 | 9.687% | $170.3878 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.71 | 13.696% | $267.9928 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.27 | 12.495% | $209.5444 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.38 | 4.869% | $49.6869 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.38 | $1,300.6663 | $1,300.67 | $1,300.65 | $1,300.60 | |