| 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 | $230.36 | 7.673% | $248.0355 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.26 | 8.736% | $87.2715 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.36 | 5.618% | $145.0769 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 4.617% | $259.0003 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.35 | 6.454% | $197.3125 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.60 | 12.417% | $219.8877 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.57 | 11.108% | $92.853 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.07 | $1,249.4374 | $1,249.44 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.50 | |