| 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 | $238.90 | 3.593% | $247.4837 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.63 | 8.537% | $158.0624 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.37 | 4.378% | $6.6489 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.88 | 3.487% | $69.2121 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.92 | 13.265% | $130.1641 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.38 | 7.627% | $269.4765 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.78 | 12.430% | $160.5276 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.86 | $1,041.5753 | $1,041.57 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.60 | |