| 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 | $244.52 | 7.250% | $262.2477 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.47 | 12.705% | $212.4151 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.69 | 11.846% | $275.9129 | $275.91 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.66 | 9.825% | $7.3143 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.44 | 11.195% | $265.1334 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.88 | 6.523% | $64.8512 | $64.85 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.69 | 4.687% | $47.8315 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.35 | $1,135.7061 | $1,135.70 | $1,135.70 | $1,135.60 | |