| 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 | $236.95 | 5.249% | $249.3875 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.92 | 4.792% | $213.6918 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.96 | 8.643% | $228.1068 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.25 | 12.357% | $109.2672 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.64 | 3.641% | $164.4161 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.56 | 6.318% | $264.264 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.97 | 3.780% | $178.4705 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.25 | $1,407.6039 | $1,407.61 | $1,407.55 | $1,407.70 | |