| 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 | $232.42 | 6.838% | $248.3129 | $248.31 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.78 | 9.126% | $153.6276 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.85 | 4.707% | $246.9515 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.67 | 3.819% | $178.2261 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.90 | 9.475% | $168.482 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.86 | 10.330% | $102.4524 | $102.45 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.26 | 12.148% | $79.9167 | $79.92 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.74 | $1,177.9692 | $1,177.97 | $1,178.00 | $1,178.00 | |