| 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 | $246.60 | 4.630% | $258.0176 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.32 | 8.214% | $51.2069 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.83 | 9.654% | $186.2254 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.89 | 8.143% | $146.9555 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 13.739% | $20.0408 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.72 | 10.211% | $204.6839 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.91 | 9.242% | $112.4209 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.89 | $979.5510 | $979.56 | $979.55 | $979.50 | |