| 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 | $243.85 | 9.273% | $266.4622 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.95 | 3.414% | $254.3467 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.91 | 10.467% | $179.9618 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.70 | 6.409% | $40.1162 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.84 | 12.799% | $243.4654 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.74 | 4.300% | $96.7278 | $96.73 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.97 | 3.369% | $8.2385 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.96 | $1,089.3186 | $1,089.33 | $1,089.30 | $1,089.30 | |