| 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 | $238.94 | 3.489% | $247.2766 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.78 | 7.692% | $181.7626 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.94 | 4.229% | $241.7487 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.63 | 11.714% | $212.9604 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.39 | 4.488% | $99.6711 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.66 | 7.266% | $229.1845 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.47 | 7.431% | $40.2544 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.81 | $1,252.8583 | $1,252.85 | $1,252.85 | $1,253.00 | |