| 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 | $246.58 | 6.830% | $263.4214 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.40 | 7.323% | $158.1941 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.94 | 7.622% | $244.2374 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.36 | 8.168% | $36.0848 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.39 | 11.454% | $267.9243 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.64 | 10.681% | $77.0782 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.85 | 6.851% | $125.9239 | $125.92 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.16 | $1,172.8641 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.80 | |