| 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 | $216.52 | 3.826% | $224.8041 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.74 | 8.475% | $209.0747 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.44 | 6.683% | $247.974 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.61 | 11.574% | $170.2731 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.95 | 3.775% | $244.8571 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.83 | 4.688% | $41.6972 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.94 | 7.195% | $153.2245 | $153.22 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.03 | $1,291.9047 | $1,291.89 | $1,291.80 | $1,292.00 | |