| 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 | $236.87 | 4.583% | $247.7258 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.27 | 11.795% | $151.2251 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.87 | 12.537% | $221.5516 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.76 | 6.608% | $19.9997 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.79 | 4.586% | $107.5039 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.67 | 7.162% | $158.2461 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.99 | 13.371% | $218.7947 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.22 | $1,125.0469 | $1,125.05 | $1,125.10 | $1,125.00 | |