| 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 | $248.40 | 6.433% | $264.3796 | $264.38 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.69 | 6.316% | $220.8077 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.65 | 5.153% | $69.0329 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.70 | 9.769% | $150.0542 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.25 | 13.422% | $245.2751 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.87 | 11.505% | $81.2537 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.85 | 4.647% | $71.003 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.41 | $1,101.8062 | $1,101.80 | $1,101.85 | $1,101.90 | |