| 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 | $236.33 | 4.664% | $247.3524 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.72 | 10.281% | $49.3177 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.97 | 3.560% | $15.5029 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.69 | 12.193% | $40.0417 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.40 | 13.642% | $12.9552 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.73 | 10.491% | $138.9203 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.92 | 9.595% | $59.0936 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.76 | $563.1838 | $563.18 | $563.15 | $563.20 | |