| 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 | $240.29 | 3.376% | $248.4022 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.55 | 7.365% | $148.7542 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.28 | 8.658% | $185.0228 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.88 | 6.401% | $122.2335 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.72 | 9.801% | $48.005 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.66 | 4.633% | $128.3428 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.38 | 13.792% | $268.9815 | $268.98 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.76 | $1,149.7420 | $1,149.73 | $1,149.75 | $1,149.70 | |