| 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 | $246.54 | 7.653% | $265.4077 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.62 | 7.581% | $77.0495 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.68 | 13.606% | $156.4127 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.87 | 9.200% | $125.438 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.35 | 7.161% | $156.8301 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.64 | 7.208% | $264.4178 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.38 | 6.263% | $83.2889 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.08 | $1,128.8447 | $1,128.85 | $1,128.85 | $1,128.70 | |