| 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 | $238.75 | 3.605% | $247.3569 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.86 | 12.720% | $162.159 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.96 | 3.109% | $53.5754 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.27 | 11.839% | $246.3478 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.54 | 9.800% | $181.7629 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.64 | 13.690% | $183.7685 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.49 | 3.730% | $246.3484 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.51 | $1,321.3189 | $1,321.33 | $1,321.30 | $1,321.40 | |