| 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 | $237.31 | 4.597% | $248.2191 | $248.22 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.56 | 12.714% | $168.5751 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.28 | 11.874% | $199.449 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.71 | 11.308% | $134.3599 | $134.36 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.47 | 7.323% | $49.873 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.95 | 4.303% | $246.1029 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.98 | 10.587% | $78.4947 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.26 | $1,125.0737 | $1,125.07 | $1,125.05 | $1,125.10 | |