| 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 | $150.85 | 8.344% | $163.4369 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.72 | 5.793% | $256.7808 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.47 | 10.245% | $88.7142 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.92 | 4.388% | $74.032 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.30 | 5.559% | $236.7688 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.66 | 12.312% | $213.0109 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.61 | 6.777% | $214.2053 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.53 | $1,246.9489 | $1,246.95 | $1,246.95 | $1,246.90 | |