| 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 | $238.54 | 4.200% | $248.5587 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.80 | 5.828% | $209.3278 | $209.33 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.47 | 4.418% | $182.1781 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.41 | 12.854% | $141.5302 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.32 | 8.637% | $219.7944 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.64 | 6.528% | $158.3432 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.40 | 6.477% | $222.9628 | $222.96 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.58 | $1,382.6952 | $1,382.69 | $1,382.75 | $1,382.70 | |