| 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 | $232.38 | 6.849% | $248.2957 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.29 | 6.757% | $224.4993 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.84 | 10.387% | $158.7807 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.80 | 13.731% | $265.9031 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.81 | 11.847% | $98.2129 | $98.21 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.33 | 7.750% | $61.7731 | $61.77 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.41 | 10.687% | $187.5148 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.86 | $1,244.9796 | $1,244.97 | $1,244.95 | $1,245.00 | |