| 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 | $238.91 | 5.385% | $251.7753 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.92 | 3.530% | $247.3539 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.52 | 7.355% | $197.0179 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.27 | 10.137% | $247.0042 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.59 | 12.380% | $127.6524 | $127.65 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.70 | 3.874% | $124.3372 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.76 | 3.409% | $183.8198 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.67 | $1,378.9607 | $1,378.96 | $1,378.95 | $1,379.00 | |