| 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 | $248.26 | 4.775% | $260.1144 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.32 | 8.768% | $185.2537 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.41 | 9.664% | $229.6474 | $229.65 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.46 | 5.523% | $23.7005 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.67 | 6.628% | $173.4518 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.88 | 13.868% | $35.1624 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.61 | 5.735% | $157.1328 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.61 | $1,064.4630 | $1,064.45 | $1,064.45 | $1,064.50 | |