| 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 | 6.362% | $258.2895 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.32 | 5.756% | $181.1812 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.71 | 10.830% | $184.7647 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.76 | 4.857% | $123.4796 | $123.48 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.26 | 8.238% | $71.7185 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.40 | 8.400% | $185.7976 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.51 | 10.210% | $239.7178 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.80 | $1,244.9489 | $1,244.95 | $1,244.95 | $1,245.00 | |