| 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 | $229.35 | 7.844% | $247.3402 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.51 | 9.794% | $6.0496 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.74 | 8.267% | $247.6499 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.90 | 10.558% | $155.7762 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.62 | 13.399% | $212.7592 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.77 | 6.392% | $41.2482 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.68 | 4.438% | $126.0358 | $126.04 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.57 | $1,036.8591 | $1,036.87 | $1,036.90 | $1,036.70 | |