| 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 | $246.32 | 4.506% | $257.4192 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.47 | 3.534% | $209.6253 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.62 | 10.593% | $138.9269 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.49 | 3.869% | $118.9196 | $118.92 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.49 | 13.531% | $210.5887 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.71 | 7.273% | $54.3981 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.69 | 11.765% | $248.8895 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.79 | $1,238.7673 | $1,238.78 | $1,238.80 | $1,238.70 | |