| 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 | $242.39 | 5.117% | $254.7931 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.68 | 12.619% | $263.1681 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.50 | 10.422% | $250.1058 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.67 | 11.411% | $10.7734 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.90 | 6.497% | $62.7267 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.29 | 10.425% | $205.7107 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.41 | 13.558% | $157.1756 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.84 | $1,204.4534 | $1,204.46 | $1,204.45 | $1,204.50 | |