| 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 | $146.40 | 3.695% | $151.8095 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.33 | 12.638% | $257.1863 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.68 | 12.738% | $189.0391 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.52 | 9.764% | $62.0386 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.86 | 9.371% | $192.3398 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.68 | 4.302% | $238.5178 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.49 | 3.209% | $246.1431 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.96 | $1,337.0742 | $1,337.08 | $1,337.10 | $1,336.90 | |