| 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 | $245.88 | 8.325% | $266.3495 | $266.35 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.38 | 11.576% | $276.0167 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.33 | 8.718% | $267.805 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.98 | 3.426% | $104.4396 | $104.44 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.49 | 9.380% | $20.2244 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.58 | 9.163% | $91.2384 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.92 | 4.178% | $159.309 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.56 | $1,185.3826 | $1,185.39 | $1,185.35 | $1,185.20 | |