| 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 | $235.32 | 7.582% | $253.162 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.36 | 3.701% | $161.1099 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.55 | 6.343% | $144.1479 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.92 | 11.396% | $169.2328 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.93 | 12.532% | $242.9903 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.49 | 3.300% | $134.7962 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.32 | 9.589% | $142.8164 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.89 | $1,248.2555 | $1,248.26 | $1,248.25 | $1,248.20 | |