| 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 | $246.51 | 5.134% | $259.1658 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.68 | 7.563% | $34.076 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.62 | 4.789% | $123.2528 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.57 | 11.804% | $88.9624 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.49 | 7.267% | $166.7895 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.81 | 3.230% | $10.1269 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.93 | 7.697% | $229.3192 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.61 | $911.6926 | $911.70 | $911.70 | $911.80 | |