| 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 | $239.83 | 3.514% | $248.2576 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.40 | 6.482% | $104.7783 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.41 | 4.237% | $141.1473 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.52 | 11.825% | $145.954 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.83 | 13.570% | $272.3749 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.85 | 3.434% | $60.8709 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.71 | 10.628% | $22.9111 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.55 | $996.2941 | $996.29 | $996.25 | $996.40 | |