| 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 | $61.34 | 11.433% | $68.353 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.40 | 5.473% | $258.8307 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.26 | 7.403% | $204.3449 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.26 | 13.755% | $180.0287 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.87 | 8.696% | $147.6853 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.29 | 9.134% | $262.2381 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.27 | 10.125% | $230.4586 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.69 | $1,351.9393 | $1,351.94 | $1,352.00 | $1,351.90 | |