| 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 | $237.89 | 4.292% | $248.1002 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.42 | 12.487% | $210.8231 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.83 | 3.145% | $239.1211 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.91 | 13.238% | $108.6066 | $108.61 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.31 | 3.168% | $159.1985 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.72 | 4.835% | $159.0557 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.44 | 11.784% | $19.4951 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.52 | $1,144.4003 | $1,144.41 | $1,144.35 | $1,144.40 | |