| 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 | $235.26 | 5.148% | $247.3712 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 3.555% | $40.3761 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.79 | 10.734% | $246.7043 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.67 | 10.204% | $40.4118 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.77 | 11.602% | $49.9642 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.91 | 11.593% | $56.812 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.90 | 7.188% | $222.8439 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.29 | $904.4835 | $904.47 | $904.45 | $904.50 | |