| 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 | $240.73 | 3.436% | $249.0015 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.99 | 13.481% | $254.1861 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.55 | 5.765% | $177.2093 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.99 | 3.719% | $47.7004 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.57 | 4.754% | $228.9608 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 9.237% | $167.8427 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.84 | 7.800% | $147.5135 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.32 | $1,272.4143 | $1,272.41 | $1,272.40 | $1,272.40 | |