| 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 | $246.30 | 7.700% | $265.2651 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.98 | 3.230% | $81.5311 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.51 | 8.811% | $257.3489 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.83 | 3.650% | $202.9778 | $202.98 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.42 | 9.659% | $168.2388 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.46 | 8.253% | $160.7124 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.39 | 9.494% | $61.7437 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.89 | $1,197.8178 | $1,197.82 | $1,197.85 | $1,197.70 | |