| 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 | $247.53 | 4.710% | $259.1887 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.62 | 12.741% | $210.3973 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.93 | 10.467% | $170.0419 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.80 | 6.856% | $192.1271 | $192.13 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.45 | 5.264% | $148.8959 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.68 | 9.740% | $56.7136 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.38 | 10.411% | $87.6443 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.39 | $1,125.0088 | $1,125.01 | $1,125.05 | $1,124.90 | |