| 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 | $246.42 | 5.439% | $259.8228 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.93 | 12.369% | $257.2464 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.50 | 9.717% | $94.9052 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.96 | 6.830% | $48.0308 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.87 | 12.855% | $116.0939 | $116.09 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.55 | 10.237% | $170.3713 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.73 | 6.597% | $203.3125 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.96 | $1,149.7829 | $1,149.78 | $1,149.75 | $1,149.70 | |