| 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 | $236.88 | 4.431% | $247.3762 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.31 | 3.592% | $34.5065 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.27 | 12.808% | $195.4624 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.41 | 6.263% | $235.2769 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.77 | 10.851% | $261.3534 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 12.120% | $253.2903 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.65 | 11.831% | $70.0621 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.20 | $1,297.3278 | $1,297.33 | $1,297.35 | $1,297.50 | |