| 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 | $234.92 | 6.315% | $249.7552 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.40 | 7.343% | $238.7308 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.27 | 5.525% | $263.0422 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.81 | 7.328% | $268.1161 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.93 | 8.516% | $241.9147 | $241.91 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.48 | 12.590% | $198.6988 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.55 | 3.642% | $9.8978 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.36 | $1,470.1556 | $1,470.16 | $1,470.15 | $1,470.10 | |