| 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 | $249.26 | 8.785% | $271.1575 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.64 | 9.105% | $245.0935 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.94 | 3.735% | $238.5283 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.82 | 3.853% | $59.0093 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.75 | 6.161% | $80.417 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.53 | 3.442% | $152.608 | $152.61 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.79 | 10.650% | $157.9971 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.73 | $1,204.8107 | $1,204.82 | $1,204.80 | $1,204.80 | |