| 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 | $223.35 | 10.445% | $246.6789 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.29 | 5.398% | $173.1584 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.50 | 3.303% | $5.6817 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.32 | 13.354% | $40.0366 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.52 | 8.730% | $213.6762 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.98 | 8.407% | $268.8277 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.91 | 3.304% | $244.7375 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.87 | $1,192.7970 | $1,192.81 | $1,192.90 | $1,192.80 | |