| 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 | $236.31 | 5.302% | $248.8392 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.34 | 5.286% | $259.3615 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.27 | 7.386% | $262.3118 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.29 | 11.677% | $88.5487 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.56 | 12.584% | $11.8889 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.75 | 13.391% | $228.7663 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.49 | 13.385% | $147.9561 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.01 | $1,247.6725 | $1,247.68 | $1,247.65 | $1,247.70 | |