| 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 | $244.57 | 6.250% | $259.8556 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.60 | 6.226% | $95.1785 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.55 | 7.455% | $258.483 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.45 | 11.620% | $269.5065 | $269.51 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.84 | 8.640% | $216.0198 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.56 | 3.802% | $153.1702 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.81 | 7.741% | $222.8192 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,369.38 | $1,475.0328 | $1,475.04 | $1,475.00 | $1,475.10 | |