| 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 | $226.78 | 9.345% | $247.9726 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.71 | 6.860% | $86.2467 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.53 | 3.376% | $176.2871 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.59 | 11.574% | $205.9544 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.61 | 12.860% | $69.533 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.92 | 6.238% | $249.5743 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.75 | 5.165% | $7.0986 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.89 | $1,042.6667 | $1,042.66 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.70 | |