| 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 | 6.780% | $265.8395 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.54 | 12.587% | $125.5795 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.80 | 5.254% | $165.0383 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.46 | 9.689% | $170.5225 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.33 | 5.424% | $37.2463 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.67 | 8.228% | $156.5734 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.34 | 5.463% | $197.5744 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.10 | $1,118.3739 | $1,118.37 | $1,118.35 | $1,118.30 | |