| 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 | $248.45 | 6.609% | $264.8701 | $264.87 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.82 | 8.218% | $206.5016 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.64 | 9.514% | $238.3463 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.96 | 13.658% | $44.2812 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.33 | 9.632% | $163.7135 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.25 | 6.669% | $86.6686 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.64 | 10.643% | $132.3733 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.09 | $1,136.7546 | $1,136.75 | $1,136.70 | $1,136.80 | |