| 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 | $241.80 | 11.819% | $270.3783 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.73 | 3.395% | $247.8688 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.44 | 10.135% | $224.0586 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.92 | 6.117% | $237.6172 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.79 | 9.857% | $213.9905 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.27 | 13.375% | $193.0436 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.45 | 8.491% | $169.7342 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,430.40 | $1,556.6912 | $1,556.69 | $1,556.70 | $1,556.70 | |