| 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 | $236.72 | 3.625% | $245.3011 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.95 | 8.164% | $185.988 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.69 | 9.246% | $223.6156 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.41 | 9.552% | $148.3444 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.27 | 8.819% | $108.0246 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.69 | 10.654% | $226.4977 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.93 | 13.736% | $119.3432 | $119.34 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.66 | $1,257.1146 | $1,257.11 | $1,257.10 | $1,257.00 | |