| 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 | $247.48 | 4.600% | $258.8641 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.85 | 10.602% | $259.7488 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.80 | 7.217% | $238.8795 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.78 | 12.112% | $124.1977 | $124.20 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.83 | 5.217% | $204.9943 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.45 | 3.785% | $119.8198 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.44 | 10.824% | $234.3263 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,337.63 | $1,440.8305 | $1,440.83 | $1,440.85 | $1,440.80 | |