| 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 | $249.74 | 5.861% | $264.3773 | $264.38 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.34 | 11.674% | $217.0273 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.70 | 9.874% | $19.4477 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.69 | 12.758% | $227.4216 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.49 | 11.478% | $241.3387 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.96 | 6.671% | $18.0914 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 10.846% | $260.3107 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.76 | $1,248.0147 | $1,248.02 | $1,248.05 | $1,247.90 | |