| 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 | $239.53 | 3.595% | $248.1411 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.32 | 4.657% | $173.019 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.59 | 13.292% | $108.2958 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.71 | 6.704% | $78.6515 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.31 | 3.451% | $226.8784 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.35 | 5.115% | $129.6594 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.87 | 12.452% | $278.7348 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.68 | $1,243.3800 | $1,243.38 | $1,243.40 | $1,243.40 | |