| 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 | $238.72 | 3.630% | $247.3855 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.30 | 9.808% | $259.4763 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.61 | 7.754% | $99.791 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.47 | 8.760% | $193.0164 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.91 | 6.263% | $21.157 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.34 | 4.458% | $52.5842 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 6.317% | $198.3344 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.90 | $1,071.7448 | $1,071.75 | $1,071.80 | $1,071.80 | |