| 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 | $236.94 | 4.742% | $248.1757 | $248.18 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.47 | 5.384% | $256.5784 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.79 | 3.821% | $121.2525 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.25 | 9.179% | $12.2826 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.94 | 6.260% | $38.1898 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.26 | 7.594% | $130.4685 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.45 | 11.654% | $189.1977 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.10 | $996.1452 | $996.15 | $996.20 | $996.30 | |