| 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 | $235.87 | 5.473% | $248.7792 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.72 | 6.146% | $7.133 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.93 | 11.563% | $247.5918 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.87 | 11.674% | $279.0398 | $279.04 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.78 | 3.346% | $24.5757 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.38 | 11.672% | $172.3992 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.33 | 4.489% | $69.3076 | $69.31 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.88 | $1,048.8263 | $1,048.83 | $1,048.90 | $1,048.80 | |