| 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 | $236.56 | 4.850% | $248.0332 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.49 | 8.542% | $192.6512 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.36 | 7.349% | $242.9952 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.47 | 4.202% | $257.8687 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.61 | 8.705% | $39.7969 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.71 | 12.863% | $29.0171 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.29 | 6.166% | $243.428 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.49 | $1,253.7903 | $1,253.80 | $1,253.80 | $1,253.80 | |