| 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 | $219.42 | 12.833% | $247.5782 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.34 | 3.130% | $100.3867 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.51 | 6.134% | $30.2588 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.41 | 9.675% | $177.0264 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.63 | 6.535% | $238.2442 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.95 | 8.449% | $172.3797 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.73 | 7.161% | $268.6848 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.99 | $1,234.5588 | $1,234.56 | $1,234.65 | $1,234.60 | |