| 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 | $239.79 | 3.187% | $247.4321 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.62 | 8.430% | $49.4658 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.92 | 12.561% | $281.3125 | $281.31 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.37 | 11.302% | $189.6252 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.77 | 12.832% | $154.3203 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.81 | 9.688% | $134.7078 | $134.71 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.58 | 6.741% | $215.1685 | $215.17 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.86 | $1,272.0322 | $1,272.04 | $1,272.00 | $1,272.00 | |