| 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 | $238.31 | 3.320% | $246.2219 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.94 | 9.850% | $215.2401 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.40 | 8.654% | $156.8964 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.88 | 6.695% | $170.584 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.37 | 10.353% | $82.0695 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.43 | 7.184% | $49.7655 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.35 | 6.511% | $168.6602 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.68 | $1,089.4376 | $1,089.44 | $1,089.40 | $1,089.50 | |