| 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 | $238.62 | 8.475% | $258.843 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.46 | 8.551% | $247.9956 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.32 | 6.599% | $245.5188 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.45 | 7.348% | $245.2365 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.96 | 5.204% | $196.6894 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.64 | 4.781% | $13.2443 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.28 | 4.403% | $24.305 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.73 | $1,231.8326 | $1,231.84 | $1,231.85 | $1,231.70 | |