| 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 | $239.60 | 3.286% | $247.4733 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 8.150% | $17.9853 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.56 | 6.125% | $90.8006 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.46 | 11.581% | $74.1567 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.76 | 6.722% | $261.2128 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.31 | 3.871% | $70.9543 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.45 | 6.444% | $83.5053 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.77 | $846.0883 | $846.09 | $846.05 | $846.20 | |