| 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 | $234.30 | 5.845% | $247.9948 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.45 | 7.750% | $54.3599 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.35 | 13.767% | $275.7143 | $275.71 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.68 | 11.699% | $264.3692 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.38 | 7.604% | $116.6212 | $116.62 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.81 | 11.613% | $100.2396 | $100.24 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.79 | 10.482% | $189.797 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.76 | $1,249.0960 | $1,249.09 | $1,249.05 | $1,249.10 | |