| 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 | $239.80 | 3.434% | $248.0347 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.63 | 7.674% | $136.3476 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.34 | 9.321% | $104.2266 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.31 | 6.246% | $59.8271 | $59.83 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.63 | 6.450% | $29.4121 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.62 | 10.168% | $94.3258 | $94.33 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.70 | 7.596% | $106.1973 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.03 | $778.3712 | $778.38 | $778.45 | $778.20 | |