| 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 | $245.55 | 7.684% | $264.4181 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.50 | 6.388% | $242.0327 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.88 | 10.847% | $143.9681 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.47 | 4.439% | $8.846 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.99 | 10.124% | $8.7989 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.40 | 10.321% | $163.7164 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.44 | 13.510% | $82.2266 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.23 | $914.0068 | $914.02 | $914.00 | $913.90 | |