| 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 | $232.41 | 6.727% | $248.0442 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.52 | 10.866% | $214.5479 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.73 | 5.263% | $187.0839 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.57 | 13.650% | $55.1998 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.67 | 11.662% | $155.9583 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.83 | 6.727% | $236.7525 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.60 | 4.415% | $160.3814 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.33 | $1,257.9680 | $1,257.96 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.00 | |