| 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 | $244.62 | 7.300% | $262.4773 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.66 | 10.523% | $176.461 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.73 | 12.850% | $97.8748 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.49 | 5.295% | $142.6642 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.58 | 12.455% | $111.9827 | $111.98 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.94 | 7.673% | $258.3506 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.42 | 3.640% | $38.7821 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.44 | $1,088.5927 | $1,088.58 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.80 | |