| 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 | $238.40 | 4.392% | $248.8705 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.50 | 8.177% | $194.1777 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.98 | 7.862% | $174.7149 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.98 | 5.253% | $78.9187 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.36 | 4.503% | $25.4569 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.51 | 11.613% | $109.95 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.72 | 5.689% | $252.3008 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.45 | $1,084.3895 | $1,084.39 | $1,084.35 | $1,084.50 | |