| 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 | $248.83 | 6.655% | $265.3896 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.42 | 3.438% | $170.0728 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.70 | 4.332% | $131.1453 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.94 | 13.261% | $41.8386 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.68 | 3.437% | $49.3188 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.34 | 5.279% | $249.8692 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.33 | 7.824% | $176.1089 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.24 | $1,083.7432 | $1,083.75 | $1,083.70 | $1,083.70 | |