| 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 | $240.25 | 3.379% | $248.368 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.93 | 10.190% | $218.0991 | $218.10 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.65 | 8.108% | $219.0809 | $219.08 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.86 | 12.818% | $201.7863 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.67 | 6.331% | $61.3211 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.86 | 4.202% | $163.4513 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.90 | 3.415% | $159.1557 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.12 | $1,271.2624 | $1,271.27 | $1,271.25 | $1,271.40 | |