| 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 | $237.64 | 4.569% | $248.4978 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.86 | 13.837% | $204.7472 | $204.75 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.63 | 4.670% | $199.5324 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.80 | 10.563% | $238.595 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.96 | 11.585% | $16.6931 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.57 | 13.404% | $179.8247 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.42 | 3.820% | $153.0514 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.88 | $1,240.9416 | $1,240.94 | $1,240.95 | $1,240.90 | |