| 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 | $249.75 | 5.346% | $263.1016 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.34 | 4.385% | $170.5025 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.47 | 3.811% | $101.1846 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.83 | 11.476% | $125.7784 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.56 | 4.236% | $44.3628 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.85 | 7.421% | $228.6456 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.88 | 5.791% | $213.5709 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.68 | $1,147.1464 | $1,147.14 | $1,147.15 | $1,147.20 | |