| 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 | $209.58 | 5.391% | $220.8785 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.94 | 13.208% | $281.82 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.99 | 11.223% | $240.2306 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.85 | 6.750% | $52.1474 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.89 | 9.457% | $168.4434 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.74 | 13.657% | $188.3751 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.43 | 13.506% | $157.1264 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.42 | $1,309.0214 | $1,309.03 | $1,309.10 | $1,308.90 | |