| 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 | $237.61 | 4.133% | $247.4304 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.53 | 7.150% | $106.6464 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.48 | 7.433% | $202.4897 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.38 | 6.487% | $204.8597 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.39 | 10.838% | $246.4926 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.65 | 8.615% | $156.0254 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.76 | 6.171% | $126.0887 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.80 | $1,290.0329 | $1,290.04 | $1,290.10 | $1,290.00 | |