| 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 | $244.85 | 7.200% | $262.4792 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.30 | 3.238% | $209.8829 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.41 | 6.840% | $180.9976 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.87 | 3.133% | $167.9727 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.88 | 6.825% | $138.7443 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.50 | 13.608% | $95.9988 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.33 | 11.581% | $23.8002 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.14 | $1,079.8757 | $1,079.87 | $1,079.90 | $1,079.90 | |