| 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 | $248.98 | 6.533% | $265.2459 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.33 | 13.536% | $162.7311 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.87 | 11.236% | $231.2263 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.92 | 9.766% | $120.6548 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.90 | 7.592% | $160.2045 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.60 | 8.810% | $256.3564 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.60 | 8.798% | $132.2984 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.20 | $1,328.7174 | $1,328.72 | $1,328.75 | $1,328.70 | |