| 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 | 3.417% | $247.0529 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.63 | 8.268% | $167.4148 | $167.41 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.76 | 3.743% | $147.0661 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.97 | 8.594% | $219.3273 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.81 | 11.744% | $250.0942 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.95 | 4.829% | $222.1851 | $222.19 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.32 | 3.714% | $256.5055 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,420.33 | $1,509.6459 | $1,509.65 | $1,509.65 | $1,509.70 | |