| 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 | $248.85 | 8.259% | $269.4025 | $269.40 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.46 | 9.270% | $256.1944 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.80 | 9.431% | $152.9845 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.98 | 3.540% | $248.4753 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.70 | 3.373% | $216.7732 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.57 | 7.238% | $227.9558 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.96 | 3.434% | $246.1315 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,523.32 | $1,617.9172 | $1,617.91 | $1,617.95 | $1,618.00 | |