| 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 | $238.97 | 3.543% | $247.4367 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.59 | 12.679% | $80.6669 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.79 | 9.519% | $29.3401 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.46 | 9.171% | $255.9623 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.45 | 9.262% | $149.088 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.93 | 12.626% | $112.5472 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.52 | 10.804% | $187.8349 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.71 | $1,062.8761 | $1,062.88 | $1,062.90 | $1,062.80 | |