| 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 | $232.25 | 5.617% | $245.2955 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.36 | 4.190% | $127.4869 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.38 | 10.868% | $245.4396 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.86 | 5.170% | $52.4378 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.62 | 10.814% | $16.201 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.28 | 9.613% | $119.7851 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.35 | 8.635% | $236.1182 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.10 | $1,042.7641 | $1,042.78 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.70 | |