| 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 | $235.48 | 5.442% | $248.2948 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.44 | 10.180% | $98.545 | $98.55 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.95 | 7.820% | $218.8207 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.95 | 10.246% | $270.0476 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.73 | 12.706% | $14.3475 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.65 | 6.498% | $171.089 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.52 | 6.777% | $30.4528 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.72 | $1,051.5974 | $1,051.60 | $1,051.60 | $1,051.50 | |