| 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 | $245.68 | 8.165% | $265.7398 | $265.74 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.73 | 13.175% | $140.0314 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.86 | 11.241% | $269.0475 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.84 | 4.804% | $219.9207 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.88 | 6.145% | $117.6936 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.74 | 7.411% | $242.4696 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.39 | 4.655% | $160.5303 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.12 | $1,415.4329 | $1,415.43 | $1,415.45 | $1,415.30 | |