| 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 | $243.33 | 8.168% | $263.2052 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.64 | 12.773% | $74.0242 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.43 | 7.374% | $232.3895 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.66 | 12.192% | $40.0077 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.93 | 3.634% | $46.5628 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.91 | 11.104% | $87.6722 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.55 | 8.833% | $170.3781 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.45 | $914.2397 | $914.24 | $914.20 | $914.30 | |