| 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 | $245.30 | 3.591% | $254.1087 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.27 | 9.862% | $96.9752 | $96.98 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.76 | 9.625% | $234.3344 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.90 | 12.181% | $95.2417 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.50 | 4.723% | $211.0168 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.55 | 13.604% | $159.6704 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.26 | 5.843% | $247.9478 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.54 | $1,299.2950 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.20 | |