| 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 | $247.42 | 4.455% | $258.4426 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.68 | 12.668% | $172.0215 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.30 | 6.750% | $230.9003 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.38 | 7.846% | $239.8279 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.55 | 11.130% | $269.5458 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.57 | 4.772% | $156.7075 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.25 | 5.256% | $68.6795 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.15 | $1,396.1251 | $1,396.13 | $1,396.15 | $1,396.00 | |