| 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 | $236.30 | 9.365% | $258.4295 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.27 | 8.398% | $165.0576 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.84 | 5.388% | $251.7087 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.96 | 11.447% | $139.2642 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.82 | 3.516% | $77.4507 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.91 | 8.591% | $166.0465 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.40 | 4.194% | $107.7366 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.50 | $1,165.6938 | $1,165.70 | $1,165.70 | $1,165.70 | |