| 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 | 4.259% | $246.9583 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.50 | 12.604% | $23.0838 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.51 | 13.251% | $232.7421 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.97 | 5.527% | $111.827 | $111.83 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.53 | 6.237% | $62.1805 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.26 | 9.603% | $138.3847 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.81 | 11.573% | $27.6813 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.45 | $842.8577 | $842.85 | $842.95 | $842.90 | |