| 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 | $233.96 | 5.794% | $247.5156 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.50 | 5.291% | $207.9497 | $207.95 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.42 | 6.686% | $103.9335 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.82 | 9.774% | $274.2374 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.89 | 13.634% | $165.7806 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.75 | 13.794% | $252.3382 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.82 | 9.300% | $186.7063 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,317.16 | $1,438.4613 | $1,438.47 | $1,438.50 | $1,438.30 | |