| 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 | $243.76 | 6.469% | $259.5288 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.37 | 6.248% | $260.7007 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.85 | 9.207% | $180.0277 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.64 | 7.725% | $52.3974 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.61 | 13.851% | $42.8194 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.85 | 8.269% | $128.6777 | $128.68 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.62 | 12.371% | $222.0676 | $222.07 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.70 | $1,146.2193 | $1,146.23 | $1,146.25 | $1,146.20 | |