| 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 | $245.46 | 9.407% | $268.5504 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.30 | 6.236% | $69.3721 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.61 | 7.613% | $195.436 | $195.44 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 6.714% | $18.9097 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.71 | 8.457% | $240.46 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.32 | 5.490% | $252.4587 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.58 | 13.157% | $39.1297 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.70 | $1,084.3166 | $1,084.32 | $1,084.30 | $1,084.40 | |