| 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 | $240.99 | 3.237% | $248.7908 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.83 | 5.744% | $42.1178 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.80 | 6.723% | $62.7531 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.29 | 13.599% | $123.0164 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.50 | 3.561% | $239.7437 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.25 | 12.742% | $163.7578 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.99 | 3.121% | $104.1419 | $104.14 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.65 | $984.3215 | $984.32 | $984.30 | $984.30 | |