| 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 | $240.59 | 3.572% | $249.1839 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.98 | 4.493% | $145.2244 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.79 | 8.264% | $201.1437 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.92 | 13.663% | $273.8369 | $273.84 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.54 | 11.523% | $224.7635 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.28 | 4.687% | $255.7294 | $255.73 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.78 | 7.181% | $41.5648 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.88 | $1,391.4466 | $1,391.43 | $1,391.45 | $1,391.40 | |