| 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 | $234.52 | 5.803% | $248.1292 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.36 | 8.195% | $149.6986 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.27 | 10.250% | $175.5952 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.51 | 7.762% | $74.9054 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.27 | 13.121% | $236.7283 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.45 | 12.346% | $180.2592 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.60 | 3.866% | $245.747 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.98 | $1,311.0629 | $1,311.08 | $1,311.10 | $1,311.00 | |