| 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 | $239.69 | 3.655% | $248.4507 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.40 | 6.631% | $38.8137 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.27 | 4.122% | $136.6809 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.41 | 9.555% | $274.3367 | $274.34 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.27 | 9.584% | $165.7677 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.47 | 9.405% | $182.1265 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.55 | 9.392% | $30.1375 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.06 | $1,076.3137 | $1,076.32 | $1,076.35 | $1,076.30 | |