| 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 | $239.25 | 3.848% | $248.4563 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.63 | 4.746% | $117.9754 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.71 | 10.150% | $106.5261 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.79 | 10.708% | $55.1215 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.28 | 10.557% | $19.1042 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.56 | 8.439% | $105.7931 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.84 | 3.640% | $55.7998 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.06 | $708.7764 | $708.78 | $708.80 | $708.80 | |