| 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 | $244.39 | 8.372% | $264.8503 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.70 | 12.649% | $239.6044 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.87 | 4.304% | $39.4999 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.90 | 13.539% | $48.7082 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.34 | 10.828% | $244.1984 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.68 | 7.155% | $192.5361 | $192.54 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.30 | 12.706% | $147.983 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.18 | $1,177.3803 | $1,177.38 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.40 | |