| 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 | $229.45 | 6.598% | $244.5891 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.70 | 3.131% | $143.0427 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.34 | 5.200% | $242.3177 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.32 | 12.440% | $117.2974 | $117.30 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.50 | 7.789% | $61.9787 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.53 | 10.569% | $249.3663 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.71 | 11.591% | $145.8606 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.55 | $1,204.4525 | $1,204.46 | $1,204.45 | $1,204.50 | |