| 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 | $248.72 | 13.560% | $282.4464 | $282.45 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.74 | 9.612% | $57.8094 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.27 | 5.825% | $150.5572 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.55 | 4.692% | $239.2736 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.67 | 4.835% | $218.7592 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.96 | 8.266% | $247.8858 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.35 | 9.786% | $49.788 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.26 | $1,246.5196 | $1,246.53 | $1,246.50 | $1,246.60 | |