| 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 | $247.84 | 7.380% | $266.1306 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.44 | 9.392% | $170.0389 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.82 | 12.360% | $281.8214 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.49 | 10.158% | $32.4856 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.37 | 11.768% | $141.2412 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.53 | 10.721% | $57.0545 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.66 | 7.619% | $224.5578 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.15 | $1,173.3300 | $1,173.33 | $1,173.35 | $1,173.30 | |