| 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 | $238.38 | 4.124% | $248.2108 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.69 | 8.384% | $187.1683 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.92 | 3.737% | $145.1488 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.72 | 3.690% | $150.0602 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.58 | 6.713% | $201.2394 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.94 | 7.695% | $151.7853 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.69 | 13.772% | $212.4009 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.92 | $1,296.0137 | $1,296.02 | $1,296.00 | $1,296.00 | |