| 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 | $240.38 | 3.279% | $248.2621 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.91 | 3.144% | $245.3899 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.29 | 4.359% | $93.1822 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.60 | 11.872% | $27.5205 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.97 | 6.339% | $253.0549 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.81 | 5.140% | $234.2624 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.53 | 12.482% | $117.5774 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.49 | $1,219.2494 | $1,219.24 | $1,219.25 | $1,219.40 | |