| 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 | $247.96 | 3.690% | $257.1097 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.26 | 9.523% | $219.3308 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.94 | 11.558% | $148.3052 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.33 | 9.194% | $184.8982 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.85 | 5.138% | $198.5531 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.99 | 12.215% | $204.2201 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.83 | 12.455% | $34.6699 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.16 | $1,247.0870 | $1,247.09 | $1,247.05 | $1,247.10 | |