| 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 | $138.57 | 3.328% | $143.1816 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.58 | 8.389% | $220.6583 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.63 | 13.105% | $212.2189 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.79 | 3.365% | $240.6234 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.32 | 8.127% | $197.1371 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.30 | 8.635% | $51.3844 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.64 | 12.233% | $234.1629 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.83 | $1,299.3666 | $1,299.36 | $1,299.35 | $1,299.40 | |