| 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 | $238.82 | 6.650% | $254.7015 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.66 | 11.745% | $93.4859 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.33 | 9.476% | $108.7425 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.27 | 4.708% | $62.0604 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.41 | 3.403% | $43.8532 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.80 | 9.859% | $185.442 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.32 | 8.438% | $244.3325 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.61 | $992.6180 | $992.61 | $992.65 | $992.60 | |