| 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 | $230.37 | 7.415% | $247.4519 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.69 | 3.857% | $181.4278 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.93 | 7.418% | $103.0461 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.55 | 5.108% | $154.0358 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.98 | 3.694% | $212.552 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.47 | 13.519% | $123.1341 | $123.13 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.77 | 13.453% | $237.9904 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.76 | $1,259.6381 | $1,259.64 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.60 | |