| 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 | $214.28 | 3.782% | $222.3841 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.49 | 7.593% | $179.1316 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.97 | 8.622% | $194.4008 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.80 | 4.864% | $151.8431 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.65 | 13.755% | $276.0265 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.60 | 7.189% | $163.5704 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.56 | 13.778% | $163.3397 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.35 | $1,350.6962 | $1,350.69 | $1,350.75 | $1,350.60 | |