| 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 | $232.74 | 6.505% | $247.8797 | $247.88 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.92 | 4.416% | $168.0262 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.51 | 9.311% | $42.0957 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.79 | 3.363% | $7.0183 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.85 | 6.455% | $201.0403 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.29 | 9.238% | $253.749 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.66 | 7.159% | $145.3719 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.76 | $1,065.1811 | $1,065.19 | $1,065.20 | $1,065.10 | |