| 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 | $211.41 | 3.251% | $218.2829 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.52 | 7.592% | $251.2488 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.69 | 4.833% | $184.1811 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.64 | 12.317% | $260.1711 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.77 | 8.182% | $164.1878 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.43 | 4.689% | $50.7009 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.55 | 9.142% | $242.8955 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.01 | $1,371.6681 | $1,371.67 | $1,371.70 | $1,371.70 | |