| 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 | $232.43 | 6.500% | $247.538 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.86 | 8.782% | $103.1906 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.47 | 7.658% | $194.2904 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.61 | 7.555% | $68.4157 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.40 | 4.336% | $153.7913 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.63 | 10.646% | $73.7234 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.41 | 6.673% | $245.7853 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.81 | $1,086.7347 | $1,086.74 | $1,086.75 | $1,086.70 | |