| 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 | $229.90 | 7.858% | $247.9655 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.81 | 7.221% | $16.9516 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.90 | 12.790% | $163.4327 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.76 | 7.374% | $115.7062 | $115.71 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.46 | 5.208% | $219.3166 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.98 | 5.798% | $188.2993 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.37 | 8.529% | $238.0801 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.18 | $1,189.7520 | $1,189.76 | $1,189.75 | $1,189.80 | |