| 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 | $239.60 | 3.520% | $248.0339 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.85 | 8.488% | $32.3837 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.42 | 13.190% | $196.2941 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.35 | 4.233% | $21.2114 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.95 | 9.330% | $194.5527 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.27 | 8.524% | $81.686 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.33 | 4.138% | $24.2954 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.77 | $798.4572 | $798.45 | $798.50 | $798.50 | |