| 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 | $210.36 | 3.807% | $218.3684 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.61 | 4.197% | $240.2887 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.48 | 12.655% | $272.0393 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.74 | 3.687% | $178.0721 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.51 | 11.523% | $156.701 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.47 | 4.110% | $196.2161 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.77 | 11.640% | $217.4412 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,377.94 | $1,479.1268 | $1,479.13 | $1,479.10 | $1,479.10 | |