| 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 | $209.98 | 4.219% | $218.8391 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.55 | 10.460% | $165.1929 | $165.19 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.70 | 7.513% | $64.1853 | $64.19 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.37 | 3.152% | $245.8834 | $245.88 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.55 | 8.416% | $247.7848 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.80 | 13.540% | $158.7289 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.91 | 8.206% | $147.0628 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.86 | $1,247.6772 | $1,247.67 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.70 | |