| 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 | $249.45 | 6.369% | $265.3375 | $265.34 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.42 | 11.853% | $187.2643 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.73 | 13.569% | $282.4802 | $282.48 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.36 | 9.308% | $47.3959 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.47 | 3.558% | $115.4361 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.77 | 8.135% | $87.3406 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.90 | 5.431% | $232.8971 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.10 | $1,218.1517 | $1,218.16 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.10 | |