| 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 | $238.89 | 3.830% | $248.0395 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.29 | 11.838% | $153.5424 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.82 | 7.383% | $205.9821 | $205.98 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.97 | 8.635% | $265.0368 | $265.04 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.84 | 12.720% | $216.242 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.87 | 8.173% | $53.9459 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.40 | 10.300% | $57.7972 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.08 | $1,200.5859 | $1,200.59 | $1,200.65 | $1,200.40 | |