| 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 | $233.95 | 5.716% | $247.3226 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.29 | 3.820% | $53.2493 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.95 | 3.359% | $157.054 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.60 | 12.519% | $235.8398 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.45 | 9.139% | $20.1361 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.96 | 9.158% | $151.686 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.30 | 13.356% | $247.4561 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.50 | $1,112.7439 | $1,112.75 | $1,112.75 | $1,112.70 | |