| 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 | $234.30 | 4.342% | $244.4733 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.67 | 9.869% | $219.3754 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.57 | 6.852% | $201.4908 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.95 | 4.700% | $178.9847 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.86 | 6.643% | $137.4202 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.94 | 10.394% | $206.3705 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.72 | 6.245% | $209.0052 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,306.01 | $1,397.1201 | $1,397.12 | $1,397.10 | $1,397.20 | |