| 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 | $235.92 | 4.693% | $246.9917 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.60 | 12.758% | $137.1137 | $137.11 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.96 | 3.679% | $40.3933 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.61 | 8.582% | $247.1435 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.91 | 12.200% | $90.781 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.60 | 6.849% | $199.3802 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.78 | 13.181% | $283.8353 | $283.84 | $283.85 | $283.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.38 | $1,245.6387 | $1,245.63 | $1,245.70 | $1,245.60 | |