| 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 | $203.69 | 7.207% | $218.3699 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.84 | 6.213% | $249.4306 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.71 | 7.454% | $194.1801 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.26 | 5.443% | $166.8741 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.79 | 5.248% | $51.3505 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.93 | 7.396% | $140.6136 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.80 | 3.747% | $228.0359 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.02 | $1,248.8547 | $1,248.85 | $1,248.85 | $1,248.90 | |