| 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 | $240.43 | 6.136% | $255.1828 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.26 | 9.791% | $218.7695 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.51 | 3.255% | $216.3296 | $216.33 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.65 | 12.132% | $219.3863 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.46 | 11.156% | $178.3609 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.34 | 12.685% | $242.6559 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.96 | 11.446% | $148.1786 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,353.61 | $1,478.8636 | $1,478.87 | $1,478.90 | $1,479.00 | |