| 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 | $229.97 | 9.855% | $252.6335 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.36 | 3.203% | $103.5745 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.78 | 8.261% | $78.7924 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.96 | 6.698% | $125.861 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.77 | 12.252% | $82.8083 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.25 | 10.818% | $266.2402 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.45 | 13.571% | $237.8745 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.54 | $1,147.7844 | $1,147.77 | $1,147.75 | $1,147.80 | |