| 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 | $237.74 | 8.765% | $258.5779 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.95 | 11.456% | $228.4291 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.29 | 11.692% | $252.7478 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.32 | 12.288% | $279.9564 | $279.96 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.88 | 10.600% | $142.5413 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.42 | 3.333% | $24.2006 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.87 | 7.850% | $60.2558 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.47 | $1,246.7089 | $1,246.72 | $1,246.75 | $1,246.70 | |