| 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 | $239.54 | 4.235% | $249.6845 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.25 | 5.815% | $205.5456 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.84 | 3.375% | $177.6396 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.48 | 8.678% | $7.0423 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.60 | 5.730% | $240.6415 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.44 | 10.604% | $223.9067 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.37 | 8.470% | $60.0598 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.52 | $1,164.5200 | $1,164.52 | $1,164.55 | $1,164.40 | |