| 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 | $237.30 | 4.575% | $248.1565 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.38 | 12.404% | $273.5689 | $273.57 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.80 | 8.500% | $138.663 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.68 | 6.379% | $44.3388 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.66 | 3.139% | $158.4834 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.85 | 9.740% | $55.8028 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.58 | 13.144% | $193.001 | $193.00 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.25 | $1,112.0144 | $1,112.01 | $1,112.00 | $1,112.10 | |