| 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 | $233.67 | 6.288% | $248.3632 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.59 | 5.208% | $102.6725 | $102.67 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.56 | 10.543% | $271.4494 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.28 | 7.647% | $203.7542 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.93 | 7.132% | $26.708 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 13.449% | $263.0542 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.89 | 5.768% | $45.3639 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.79 | $1,161.3654 | $1,161.35 | $1,161.30 | $1,161.50 | |