| 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 | $240.63 | 3.260% | $248.4745 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.55 | 4.248% | $212.1968 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.60 | 3.140% | $75.911 | $75.91 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.48 | 13.175% | $260.8457 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.78 | 13.659% | $270.2584 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.96 | 10.474% | $90.5445 | $90.54 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.27 | 8.653% | $150.2345 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.27 | $1,308.4654 | $1,308.46 | $1,308.45 | $1,308.40 | |