| 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 | $237.81 | 5.282% | $250.3711 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.46 | 10.703% | $79.1084 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.73 | 9.107% | $216.8283 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.48 | 10.768% | $206.5602 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.70 | 8.381% | $211.0178 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.25 | 13.631% | $247.9997 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.27 | 3.382% | $233.9225 | $233.92 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.70 | $1,445.8080 | $1,445.81 | $1,445.75 | $1,445.80 | |