| 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 | $230.84 | 7.429% | $247.9891 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.87 | 5.386% | $127.3801 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.89 | 11.309% | $56.6452 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.47 | 8.697% | $40.7288 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.59 | 10.475% | $203.9258 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.79 | 7.548% | $239.6062 | $239.61 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.56 | 8.558% | $267.6606 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.01 | $1,183.9358 | $1,183.95 | $1,184.00 | $1,183.90 | |