| 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 | $246.84 | 6.262% | $262.2971 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.53 | 12.699% | $260.932 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.37 | 4.403% | $128.802 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.38 | 10.320% | $91.9848 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.30 | 13.742% | $34.4638 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.73 | 5.810% | $174.3008 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.88 | 4.509% | $217.2533 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.03 | $1,170.0338 | $1,170.02 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.10 | |