| 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 | $230.35 | 5.793% | $243.6942 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.30 | 9.333% | $268.1938 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.46 | 11.801% | $146.9736 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.92 | 3.462% | $38.1982 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.63 | 6.308% | $175.0149 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.29 | 5.192% | $263.2851 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.39 | 8.846% | $113.6243 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.34 | $1,248.9841 | $1,248.97 | $1,248.95 | $1,249.00 | |