| 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 | $240.45 | 3.137% | $247.9929 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.75 | 7.353% | $201.5553 | $201.56 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.46 | 9.265% | $146.9177 | $146.92 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.78 | 12.635% | $175.4628 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.41 | 4.726% | $253.8663 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.89 | 8.297% | $196.9814 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.26 | 3.563% | $35.4807 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.00 | $1,258.2571 | $1,258.26 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.40 | |