| 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 | $247.36 | 4.713% | $259.0181 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.79 | 6.753% | $79.8406 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.74 | 12.611% | $42.4994 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.36 | 6.336% | $247.0823 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.32 | 8.575% | $247.8984 | $247.90 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.63 | 3.524% | $138.3391 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.37 | 13.118% | $208.5557 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.57 | $1,223.2336 | $1,223.24 | $1,223.25 | $1,223.20 | |