| 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 | $246.57 | 7.850% | $265.9257 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.79 | 11.697% | $262.2534 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.53 | 11.269% | $235.3673 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.63 | 4.643% | $180.6452 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.34 | 10.245% | $54.3949 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.53 | 6.227% | $153.5299 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.88 | 10.490% | $19.7556 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.27 | $1,171.8720 | $1,171.88 | $1,171.90 | $1,171.90 | |