| 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 | $245.90 | 12.584% | $276.8441 | $276.84 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.98 | 3.643% | $188.6095 | $188.61 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.51 | 12.355% | $82.5922 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.25 | 7.314% | $230.9934 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.88 | 7.670% | $22.4815 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.30 | 6.462% | $74.8428 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 7.728% | $268.6521 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.20 | $1,145.0156 | $1,145.00 | $1,145.05 | $1,145.00 | |