| 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 | $233.44 | 12.706% | $263.1009 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.86 | 4.371% | $248.2569 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.31 | 8.402% | $50.201 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.33 | 4.221% | $177.5196 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.95 | 9.502% | $246.3247 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.97 | 11.737% | $39.0744 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.84 | 13.445% | $67.8855 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.70 | $1,092.3630 | $1,092.36 | $1,092.30 | $1,092.40 | |