| 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 | $239.66 | 3.536% | $248.1344 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.82 | 7.105% | $124.049 | $124.05 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.56 | 5.383% | $194.4949 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.55 | 10.145% | $155.9102 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.98 | 9.162% | $187.7368 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.66 | 6.190% | $208.8333 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.92 | 9.840% | $141.6057 | $141.61 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.15 | $1,260.7643 | $1,260.76 | $1,260.80 | $1,260.60 | |