| 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 | $237.77 | 3.477% | $246.0373 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.96 | 6.780% | $248.7547 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.89 | 10.437% | $251.6749 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.33 | 9.780% | $143.0763 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.31 | 12.176% | $73.2621 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.81 | 7.547% | $265.4368 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.64 | 11.718% | $258.7836 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,372.71 | $1,487.0257 | $1,487.02 | $1,487.05 | $1,487.10 | |