| 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 | $241.68 | 4.438% | $252.4058 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.48 | 4.671% | $28.7636 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.38 | 5.670% | $230.7621 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.83 | 12.776% | $21.2357 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.44 | 12.594% | $220.0537 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.76 | 13.275% | $244.4021 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.33 | 12.691% | $196.4542 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.90 | $1,194.0772 | $1,194.07 | $1,194.05 | $1,194.20 | |