| 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 | $247.74 | 6.391% | $263.5731 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.45 | 6.114% | $97.0413 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.79 | 5.552% | $158.1063 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.71 | 3.428% | $200.3504 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 12.660% | $18.4199 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 7.136% | $248.4162 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.55 | 12.143% | $159.8598 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.46 | $1,145.7670 | $1,145.77 | $1,145.70 | $1,145.80 | |