| 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 | $238.39 | 4.230% | $248.4739 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.61 | 8.302% | $196.6873 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.93 | 11.445% | $252.9021 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.42 | 13.234% | $48.0339 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.89 | 4.414% | $72.9749 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.69 | 9.811% | $39.1915 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.95 | 4.335% | $252.4385 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.88 | $1,110.7021 | $1,110.69 | $1,110.70 | $1,110.70 | |