| 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 | $248.39 | 5.775% | $262.7345 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.30 | 9.850% | $191.4686 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.43 | 10.844% | $149.0076 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.94 | 9.127% | $86.1449 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.62 | 8.731% | $224.66 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.43 | 6.625% | $102.8185 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.56 | 12.734% | $159.5863 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.67 | $1,176.4204 | $1,176.42 | $1,176.40 | $1,176.40 | |