| 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 | $143.69 | 8.125% | $155.3648 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.64 | 6.436% | $264.6425 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.37 | 7.648% | $82.2108 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.78 | 11.216% | $275.571 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.94 | 9.447% | $40.4297 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.41 | 6.474% | $218.7082 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.79 | 4.501% | $9.1856 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.62 | $1,046.1126 | $1,046.11 | $1,046.10 | $1,046.10 | |