| 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 | $232.33 | 5.633% | $245.4171 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.45 | 10.791% | $39.2754 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.33 | 9.330% | $53.9325 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.73 | 8.739% | $69.2994 | $69.30 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.64 | 13.873% | $278.5789 | $278.58 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.95 | 8.304% | $174.3153 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.45 | 12.298% | $145.3698 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.88 | $1,006.1884 | $1,006.20 | $1,006.20 | $1,006.20 | |