| 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 | $248.71 | 8.325% | $269.4151 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.55 | 8.408% | $111.1724 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.63 | 4.605% | $218.2374 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.54 | 3.642% | $190.2245 | $190.22 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.68 | 10.689% | $74.9143 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.59 | 4.740% | $19.4712 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.48 | 7.806% | $249.5493 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.18 | $1,132.9842 | $1,132.98 | $1,132.90 | $1,132.90 | |