| 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 | $243.90 | 8.840% | $265.4608 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.82 | 7.815% | $211.1233 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.93 | 7.820% | $179.9839 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.90 | 11.792% | $155.2791 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.26 | 13.434% | $85.3704 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.49 | 11.448% | $211.1828 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.32 | 13.261% | $64.9212 | $64.92 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.62 | $1,173.3215 | $1,173.31 | $1,173.30 | $1,173.40 | |