| 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 | $240.65 | 3.249% | $248.4687 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.73 | 9.352% | $234.8115 | $234.81 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.46 | 12.660% | $131.2038 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.77 | 8.479% | $227.5564 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.57 | 9.316% | $212.6961 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.41 | 13.575% | $47.0314 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.27 | 12.126% | $205.4933 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.86 | $1,307.2612 | $1,307.26 | $1,307.25 | $1,307.30 | |