| 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 | $235.55 | 7.274% | $252.6839 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.71 | 6.836% | $13.5789 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.53 | 10.345% | $268.7232 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.71 | 4.705% | $104.4014 | $104.40 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.47 | 12.459% | $247.9384 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.88 | 5.721% | $182.7705 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.80 | 5.250% | $177.662 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.65 | $1,247.7583 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.80 | |