| 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 | $250.40 | 4.702% | $262.1738 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.74 | 7.425% | $41.6164 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.70 | 5.769% | $205.9322 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.27 | 4.171% | $228.4158 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.83 | 10.718% | $186.9252 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.77 | 4.168% | $76.8447 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.29 | 6.246% | $84.2425 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.00 | $1,086.1506 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.00 | |