| 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 | $250.95 | 5.574% | $264.938 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.85 | 8.795% | $46.6187 | $46.62 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.65 | 5.539% | $163.2161 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.52 | 12.570% | $69.2531 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.89 | 10.190% | $181.6923 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 3.473% | $258.4342 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.85 | 4.526% | $230.8457 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.47 | $1,214.9981 | $1,215.00 | $1,215.00 | $1,214.90 | |