| 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 | $246.38 | 5.745% | $260.5345 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.76 | 10.500% | $183.1648 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.85 | 9.286% | $270.8654 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.67 | 13.174% | $165.9923 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.31 | 6.300% | $120.4485 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.87 | 5.276% | $74.6091 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.89 | 5.702% | $23.1382 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.73 | $1,098.7528 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.70 | |