| 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 | $248.30 | 11.232% | $276.1891 | $276.19 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.61 | 6.221% | $248.1429 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.42 | 10.650% | $58.0027 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.60 | 9.522% | $140.8453 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.27 | 5.467% | $59.3463 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.77 | 9.842% | $197.463 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.38 | 13.477% | $263.6979 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.35 | $1,243.6872 | $1,243.69 | $1,243.70 | $1,243.60 | |