| 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 | $246.90 | 5.372% | $260.1635 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.48 | 13.159% | $141.9919 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.61 | 5.584% | $130.5124 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.34 | 13.609% | $131.0366 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.26 | 11.237% | $193.8416 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.60 | 8.621% | $18.0311 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.75 | 3.181% | $120.4638 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.94 | $996.0409 | $996.03 | $996.05 | $996.00 | |