| 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 | $242.37 | 10.307% | $267.3511 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.27 | 5.869% | $50.0443 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.32 | 3.771% | $196.4593 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.34 | 7.786% | $232.1064 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.59 | 9.540% | $236.1573 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.65 | 12.719% | $106.6885 | $106.69 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.48 | 3.796% | $149.9645 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.02 | $1,238.7714 | $1,238.77 | $1,238.75 | $1,238.90 | |