| 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 | $242.84 | 6.378% | $258.3283 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.87 | 7.379% | $168.4454 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.62 | 3.668% | $90.8339 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.36 | 9.197% | $200.2236 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.57 | 11.382% | $118.6998 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.69 | 4.237% | $100.7868 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.63 | 3.830% | $198.9694 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.58 | $1,136.2872 | $1,136.29 | $1,136.30 | $1,136.20 | |