| 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 | $248.96 | 4.495% | $260.1508 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.52 | 9.495% | $260.0725 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.90 | 7.304% | $125.4384 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.78 | 13.544% | $191.6396 | $191.64 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.82 | 13.320% | $14.5276 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.27 | 5.526% | $144.8555 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.30 | 9.289% | $207.977 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.55 | $1,204.6614 | $1,204.67 | $1,204.70 | $1,204.70 | |