| 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 | $238.84 | 3.746% | $247.7869 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.58 | 11.329% | $107.5215 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.76 | 10.728% | $79.4584 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.68 | 10.312% | $232.4053 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.50 | 9.345% | $110.9852 | $110.99 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.35 | 5.120% | $250.5535 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.51 | 4.524% | $220.0335 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.22 | $1,248.7443 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.80 | |