| 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 | $192.71 | 5.145% | $202.6249 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 4.627% | $240.119 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.90 | 3.518% | $142.7513 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.70 | 9.701% | $36.9692 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.86 | 7.757% | $257.3884 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.93 | 13.585% | $248.6716 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.94 | 13.586% | $238.4624 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.54 | $1,366.9868 | $1,366.98 | $1,366.90 | $1,367.10 | |