| 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 | $229.95 | 8.224% | $248.8611 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.76 | 8.824% | $168.416 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.35 | 3.697% | $96.8011 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.76 | 5.207% | $172.287 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.77 | 7.613% | $75.0816 | $75.08 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.37 | 12.234% | $237.229 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.59 | 6.540% | $248.8668 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.55 | $1,247.5426 | $1,247.55 | $1,247.55 | $1,247.60 | |