| 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 | $243.83 | 13.377% | $276.4471 | $276.45 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.49 | 3.292% | $203.9914 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.65 | 13.441% | $237.8291 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 6.604% | $41.1811 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.88 | 12.394% | $43.6988 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.86 | 8.258% | $200.1257 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.59 | 6.618% | $244.7843 | $244.78 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.93 | $1,248.0575 | $1,248.06 | $1,248.15 | $1,248.00 | |