| 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 | $250.62 | 5.807% | $265.1735 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.42 | 9.466% | $260.9888 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.45 | 3.501% | $158.8223 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.96 | 6.354% | $41.4355 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.37 | 9.327% | $81.3065 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.53 | 7.613% | $109.2595 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.25 | 12.649% | $267.2598 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.60 | $1,184.2459 | $1,184.25 | $1,184.20 | $1,184.30 | |