| 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 | $246.99 | 6.127% | $262.1231 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.70 | 7.781% | $152.7257 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.34 | 6.800% | $222.5071 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.51 | 11.116% | $229.4657 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.38 | 13.342% | $135.3077 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.34 | 3.277% | $11.7116 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.75 | 7.861% | $70.9186 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.01 | $1,084.7595 | $1,084.77 | $1,084.70 | $1,084.70 | |