| 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 | $248.97 | 10.371% | $274.7907 | $274.79 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.65 | 11.369% | $233.4851 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.77 | 11.393% | $84.4025 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.35 | 5.599% | $188.3358 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.86 | 3.720% | $248.7828 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.62 | 8.262% | $163.0642 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.96 | 3.742% | $52.8669 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.18 | $1,245.7280 | $1,245.73 | $1,245.75 | $1,245.80 | |