| 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 | $236.95 | 4.271% | $247.0701 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.96 | 9.666% | $179.8084 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.78 | 7.771% | $39.6382 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.94 | 4.530% | $95.0596 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.49 | 9.768% | $253.0043 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.91 | 11.391% | $43.3422 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.54 | 9.540% | $20.3087 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.57 | $878.2315 | $878.23 | $878.20 | $878.20 | |