| 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 | $243.89 | 6.340% | $259.3526 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.35 | 4.567% | $182.3126 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.98 | 9.649% | $220.3726 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.92 | 8.829% | $142.4789 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.47 | 7.600% | $61.8377 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.86 | 12.146% | $41.337 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.60 | 6.675% | $177.7206 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.07 | $1,085.4120 | $1,085.41 | $1,085.40 | $1,085.40 | |