| 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 | $219.63 | 12.124% | $246.2579 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.83 | 10.412% | $240.5105 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.43 | 9.467% | $268.6649 | $268.66 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.97 | 5.420% | $138.0686 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.30 | 8.748% | $10.1136 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.56 | 6.793% | $113.7986 | $113.80 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.79 | 10.307% | $81.3955 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.51 | $1,098.8096 | $1,098.81 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.90 | |