| 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 | $210.26 | 5.193% | $221.1788 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.73 | 5.124% | $193.1443 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.41 | 3.121% | $246.882 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.97 | 7.704% | $186.2956 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.30 | 3.227% | $157.2147 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.45 | 7.296% | $205.4182 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.40 | 4.297% | $247.6011 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,387.52 | $1,457.7347 | $1,457.73 | $1,457.75 | $1,457.70 | |