| 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 | $248.84 | 3.447% | $257.4175 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.55 | 3.484% | $214.781 | $214.78 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.36 | 13.275% | $189.577 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.36 | 10.326% | $150.4405 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.80 | 12.742% | $232.023 | $232.02 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.67 | 10.204% | $276.2484 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.48 | 9.634% | $129.8944 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,335.06 | $1,450.3818 | $1,450.38 | $1,450.40 | $1,450.30 | |