| 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 | $245.64 | 7.218% | $263.3703 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.92 | 5.769% | $149.0497 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.32 | 11.458% | $184.2624 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.33 | 6.173% | $8.8442 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.54 | 13.813% | $150.8478 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.46 | 4.221% | $246.441 | $246.44 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.30 | 7.382% | $232.2673 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.51 | $1,235.0827 | $1,235.08 | $1,235.05 | $1,235.00 | |