| 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 | $227.73 | 3.738% | $236.2425 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.77 | 6.203% | $157.9982 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.56 | 13.518% | $246.9698 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.48 | 11.342% | $27.2565 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.75 | 4.619% | $8.108 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.43 | 3.782% | $103.1904 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.51 | 11.506% | $262.6078 | $262.61 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.23 | $1,042.3732 | $1,042.38 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.40 | |