| 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 | $236.71 | 4.388% | $247.0968 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.90 | 8.807% | $55.3828 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.29 | 12.778% | $222.4997 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.87 | 5.235% | $38.8001 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.73 | 3.208% | $106.0256 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.35 | 7.709% | $249.1848 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.44 | 12.132% | $148.5076 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.29 | $1,067.4974 | $1,067.50 | $1,067.55 | $1,067.50 | |