| 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 | $232.39 | 7.760% | $250.4235 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.46 | 7.423% | $175.5936 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.80 | 3.770% | $166.8622 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.87 | 4.445% | $51.0423 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.39 | 8.426% | $191.2526 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.84 | 13.343% | $217.4372 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.36 | 4.642% | $221.1713 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.11 | $1,273.7827 | $1,273.77 | $1,273.75 | $1,273.80 | |