| 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 | $240.74 | 3.213% | $248.475 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.85 | 7.517% | $186.9183 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.89 | 8.694% | $208.5729 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.64 | 9.287% | $40.0428 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.70 | 7.799% | $51.4201 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.73 | 7.749% | $153.7901 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.90 | 11.224% | $71.0721 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.45 | $960.2913 | $960.29 | $960.25 | $960.30 | |