| 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 | $245.58 | 9.736% | $269.4897 | $269.49 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.84 | 5.662% | $43.1524 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.88 | 4.476% | $223.4533 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.98 | 4.233% | $75.0269 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.84 | 10.827% | $68.5354 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.69 | 13.652% | $203.0848 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.54 | 13.825% | $284.0389 | $284.04 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.35 | $1,166.7814 | $1,166.78 | $1,166.85 | $1,166.80 | |