| 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 | $245.48 | 7.715% | $264.4188 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.51 | 5.618% | $105.1005 | $105.10 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.71 | 9.786% | $146.7949 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.31 | 3.394% | $249.5001 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.51 | 13.766% | $47.2243 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.70 | 12.773% | $138.3725 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.42 | 4.610% | $6.716 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.64 | $958.1271 | $958.12 | $958.05 | $958.10 | |