| 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 | $229.87 | 5.551% | $242.6301 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.96 | 4.609% | $48.0783 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.48 | 10.111% | $259.2894 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.86 | 11.294% | $239.1263 | $239.13 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.98 | 8.744% | $250.0895 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.88 | 8.123% | $245.3095 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.86 | 13.220% | $279.4949 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,429.89 | $1,564.0180 | $1,564.02 | $1,564.10 | $1,564.00 | |