| 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 | $238.72 | 3.873% | $247.9656 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.45 | 8.720% | $165.7436 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.64 | 11.758% | $129.237 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.72 | 7.478% | $13.6712 | $13.67 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.45 | 4.150% | $34.8382 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.52 | 9.270% | $171.0294 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.33 | 4.389% | $62.9779 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.83 | $825.4629 | $825.47 | $825.50 | $825.40 | |