| 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 | $235.26 | 4.287% | $245.3456 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.90 | 9.750% | $172.1978 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.46 | 5.842% | $258.7414 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.49 | 10.206% | $109.6439 | $109.64 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.65 | 12.496% | $74.9786 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.38 | 10.657% | $46.8964 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.40 | 11.416% | $268.9582 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.54 | $1,176.7619 | $1,176.77 | $1,176.80 | $1,176.70 | |