| 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 | $246.79 | 5.365% | $260.0303 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.71 | 9.851% | $214.9894 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.92 | 11.584% | $175.0976 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.46 | 12.592% | $140.132 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.98 | 11.534% | $79.1668 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.73 | 7.728% | $249.6381 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.61 | 9.458% | $107.9365 | $107.94 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.20 | $1,226.9907 | $1,227.00 | $1,227.05 | $1,226.90 | |