| 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 | $243.40 | 6.178% | $258.4373 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.96 | 13.515% | $15.8467 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.97 | 9.659% | $103.0466 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.82 | 11.521% | $165.9656 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.99 | 5.823% | $220.1013 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.66 | 11.712% | $100.161 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.49 | 6.720% | $233.1725 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.29 | $1,096.7310 | $1,096.74 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.70 | |