| 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 | $202.78 | 7.151% | $217.2808 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.31 | 13.396% | $42.308 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.35 | 12.752% | $68.0458 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.29 | 6.865% | $240.7562 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.42 | 11.183% | $80.5187 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.31 | 9.380% | $138.1579 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.66 | 6.349% | $261.257 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.12 | $1,048.3244 | $1,048.34 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.40 | |