| 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 | $247.84 | 7.310% | $265.9571 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.90 | 5.458% | $204.4831 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.32 | 3.378% | $199.8503 | $199.85 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.40 | 6.698% | $247.9662 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.54 | 4.683% | $94.78 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.49 | 5.146% | $9.9784 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.89 | 13.162% | $193.3825 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.38 | $1,216.3976 | $1,216.40 | $1,216.45 | $1,216.60 | |