| 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 | $242.70 | 6.236% | $257.8348 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.83 | 4.359% | $87.4841 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.65 | 9.869% | $163.3203 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.84 | 3.650% | $227.8642 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.49 | 10.656% | $162.1 | $162.10 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.58 | 12.135% | $159.8821 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.66 | 13.743% | $138.3797 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.75 | $1,196.8652 | $1,196.85 | $1,196.90 | $1,196.90 | |