| 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 | $239.42 | 5.550% | $252.7078 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.82 | 11.290% | $185.654 | $185.65 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.76 | 12.629% | $266.6604 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.36 | 6.277% | $211.8738 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.67 | 8.111% | $269.9207 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.40 | 13.799% | $10.6971 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.48 | 10.235% | $248.5579 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,326.91 | $1,446.0717 | $1,446.07 | $1,446.00 | $1,446.20 | |