| 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 | $226.45 | 9.579% | $248.1416 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.48 | 3.498% | $165.0586 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.73 | 8.772% | $266.1977 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.42 | 11.150% | $260.5578 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.97 | 4.383% | $8.3193 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.36 | 6.627% | $15.3116 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.90 | 7.166% | $175.6451 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.31 | $1,139.2317 | $1,139.24 | $1,139.20 | $1,139.20 | |