| 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 | $244.88 | 10.264% | $270.0145 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.55 | 8.755% | $189.8319 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.71 | 8.797% | $156.3522 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.32 | 10.329% | $228.7341 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.70 | 12.192% | $141.0253 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.59 | 4.788% | $51.9644 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.35 | 4.316% | $148.4938 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.10 | $1,186.4162 | $1,186.40 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.40 | |