| 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 | $246.40 | 7.852% | $265.7473 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.25 | 5.374% | $38.1981 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.30 | 8.863% | $161.4438 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.48 | 12.288% | $239.7124 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.73 | 10.332% | $187.2665 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.66 | 9.104% | $59.6362 | $59.64 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.78 | 3.738% | $101.435 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.60 | $1,053.4393 | $1,053.45 | $1,053.45 | $1,053.30 | |