| 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 | $246.46 | 7.723% | $265.4941 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.88 | 9.575% | $201.4865 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.55 | 6.782% | $200.2696 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.37 | 6.722% | $171.1501 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.86 | 3.789% | $108.8331 | $108.83 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.62 | 12.284% | $119.7172 | $119.72 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.67 | 11.432% | $14.1184 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.41 | $1,081.0690 | $1,081.07 | $1,081.05 | $1,081.10 | |