| 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 | $240.32 | 7.826% | $259.1274 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.98 | 3.680% | $149.2785 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.34 | 8.200% | $120.4699 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.87 | 6.500% | $101.0366 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.58 | 4.187% | $216.2714 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.35 | 10.453% | $143.9755 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.42 | 10.211% | $25.8114 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.86 | $1,015.9707 | $1,015.98 | $1,016.00 | $1,016.00 | |