| 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 | $232.43 | 6.288% | $247.0452 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.83 | 8.245% | $147.0292 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.25 | 7.656% | $158.5235 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.86 | 9.623% | $271.7116 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.96 | 7.107% | $6.3836 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.79 | 11.162% | $8.6595 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.63 | 11.795% | $39.8326 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.75 | $879.1852 | $879.18 | $879.20 | $879.10 | |