| 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 | $238.95 | 3.817% | $248.0707 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.49 | 4.310% | $72.485 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.69 | 6.183% | $101.6065 | $101.61 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.60 | 12.462% | $26.541 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.97 | 3.487% | $41.3638 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 5.402% | $181.6287 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.56 | 3.389% | $252.8481 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.58 | $924.5438 | $924.55 | $924.55 | $924.50 | |