| 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 | $246.91 | 7.109% | $264.4628 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.92 | 11.675% | $280.2149 | $280.21 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.50 | 6.340% | $170.6757 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.61 | 5.548% | $88.2487 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.69 | 6.761% | $155.5401 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.56 | 10.547% | $83.5293 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.34 | 12.194% | $267.4032 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.53 | $1,310.0747 | $1,310.07 | $1,310.10 | $1,310.00 | |