| 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 | $185.91 | 6.851% | $198.6467 | $198.65 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.31 | 5.701% | $262.4662 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.77 | 11.554% | $116.8751 | $116.88 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 7.244% | $253.6642 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.61 | 9.594% | $109.1666 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.32 | 13.331% | $49.095 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.49 | 6.305% | $258.842 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.94 | $1,248.7558 | $1,248.77 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.80 | |