| 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 | $238.84 | 3.200% | $246.4829 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.85 | 9.452% | $267.9932 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.31 | 4.788% | $252.8639 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.50 | 8.830% | $68.0188 | $68.02 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.57 | 3.545% | $44.0791 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.54 | 6.525% | $157.167 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.48 | 7.335% | $211.9652 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.09 | $1,248.5701 | $1,248.57 | $1,248.55 | $1,248.70 | |