| 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 | $246.48 | 6.447% | $262.3706 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.42 | 8.384% | $100.1685 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.68 | 12.187% | $204.9432 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.65 | 10.396% | $158.5839 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.50 | 10.556% | $215.0314 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 3.169% | $124.5043 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.41 | 13.849% | $72.1917 | $72.19 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.82 | $1,137.7936 | $1,137.78 | $1,137.80 | $1,137.80 | |