| 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 | $243.96 | 6.315% | $259.3661 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.79 | 8.300% | $182.7996 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.82 | 6.695% | $201.4615 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.71 | 7.728% | $38.4697 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.38 | 7.465% | $12.2295 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.92 | 13.674% | $275.0001 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.82 | 8.183% | $173.9799 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.40 | $1,143.3064 | $1,143.31 | $1,143.30 | $1,143.40 | |