| 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 | $235.25 | 5.145% | $247.3536 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.34 | 13.196% | $279.979 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.70 | 6.322% | $92.1812 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.82 | 12.749% | $142.9883 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.58 | 12.492% | $68.1477 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.82 | 10.293% | $243.549 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.83 | 9.611% | $15.1592 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.34 | $1,089.3580 | $1,089.36 | $1,089.40 | $1,089.40 | |