| 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 | $239.98 | 3.338% | $247.9905 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.77 | 13.236% | $210.3585 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.31 | 7.385% | $200.069 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.64 | 12.261% | $72.5655 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.94 | 6.280% | $142.3514 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.48 | 6.134% | $228.6975 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.95 | 6.254% | $118.9514 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.07 | $1,220.9838 | $1,220.99 | $1,220.95 | $1,221.20 | |