| 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 | $240.95 | 3.208% | $248.6797 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.84 | 6.517% | $251.2097 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.70 | 3.105% | $237.8632 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.43 | 11.528% | $187.8466 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.95 | 12.321% | $63.9668 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.89 | 6.424% | $194.6389 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.53 | 8.584% | $204.7134 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.29 | $1,388.9183 | $1,388.92 | $1,388.90 | $1,388.90 | |