| 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 | $238.27 | 3.820% | $247.3719 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.25 | 4.337% | $243.3661 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.85 | 8.498% | $196.2186 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.52 | 12.394% | $162.4318 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.49 | 10.620% | $153.1976 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.88 | 13.326% | $180.0523 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.60 | 13.533% | $219.7999 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.86 | $1,402.4382 | $1,402.44 | $1,402.40 | $1,402.50 | |