| 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 | $237.98 | 4.403% | $248.4583 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.92 | 8.148% | $217.291 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.34 | 8.335% | $9.0351 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.86 | 6.728% | $200.4992 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.30 | 5.294% | $126.6687 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.53 | 5.675% | $196.0588 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.54 | 11.704% | $247.469 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.47 | $1,245.4801 | $1,245.49 | $1,245.45 | $1,245.60 | |