| 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 | $237.43 | 7.150% | $254.4062 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.74 | 5.530% | $16.6104 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.99 | 12.501% | $167.6152 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.65 | 13.158% | $144.4462 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.78 | 7.504% | $235.1973 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.58 | 8.727% | $122.4049 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.42 | 13.842% | $283.9447 | $283.94 | $283.95 | $283.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.59 | $1,224.6249 | $1,224.63 | $1,224.60 | $1,224.50 | |