| 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 | $201.27 | 3.453% | $208.2199 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.53 | 13.428% | $145.789 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.27 | 13.190% | $231.2132 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.79 | 3.318% | $179.5564 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.85 | 11.443% | $238.3209 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.72 | 6.510% | $156.2715 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.74 | 6.354% | $239.02 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.17 | $1,398.3909 | $1,398.39 | $1,398.30 | $1,398.40 | |