| 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 | $240.82 | 4.757% | $252.2758 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.58 | 3.641% | $42.0575 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.34 | 7.125% | $222.113 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.34 | 6.368% | $176.9325 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.47 | 13.681% | $243.8116 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.27 | 10.564% | $205.9476 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.70 | 6.593% | $154.2401 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.52 | $1,297.3781 | $1,297.38 | $1,297.40 | $1,297.30 | |