| 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 | $245.79 | 8.456% | $266.574 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.32 | 7.642% | $199.4822 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.66 | 10.229% | $175.9916 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.38 | 12.436% | $230.9211 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.32 | 11.686% | $163.419 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.55 | 6.568% | $143.3872 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.42 | 9.202% | $176.2739 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.44 | $1,356.0490 | $1,356.04 | $1,356.00 | $1,356.10 | |