| 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 | $245.55 | 3.590% | $254.3652 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.53 | 11.425% | $118.7011 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.81 | 8.297% | $59.3576 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.43 | 8.573% | $176.3551 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.43 | 8.120% | $177.7817 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.81 | 10.124% | $16.3094 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.50 | 5.830% | $258.7544 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.06 | $1,061.6245 | $1,061.63 | $1,061.60 | $1,061.80 | |