| 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 | $232.74 | 6.756% | $248.4639 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.44 | 4.312% | $260.1959 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.46 | 8.360% | $226.9709 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.78 | 3.512% | $137.4432 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.76 | 6.383% | $15.7021 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.26 | 4.190% | $75.2877 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.95 | 13.194% | $284.0603 | $284.06 | $284.05 | $284.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.39 | $1,248.1240 | $1,248.12 | $1,248.10 | $1,248.20 | |